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McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sophos SafeGuard
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 7.5%, down from 10.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.0%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption
 

Featured Reviews

ObaseunAwoyinfa - PeerSpot reviewer
Encrypts the hard drive, offers data protection policies and effective part of DLP strategy
The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.
ManelAlvarez - PeerSpot reviewer
Protects user data and offers data control and has an easy deployment
The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost. It’s easy to deploy and has a central console where you can see whether the laptops are encrypted, updated, and protected. It protects devices, including USB and other external devices, and guarantees data loss protection. Additionally, with device control, you can ensure that no ransomware is introduced into the network. For me, this is of very high value.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution has a good interface."
"It provides encryption, data protection, and DLP, all under one roof. The deployment, scalability, and reporting is too good. My clients are satisfied with the stability of the product. The solution is highly scalable. The technical support's response time and turnaround time as the solution provider are excellent. The availability of great back-end support and process support makes the product great. The initial setup is straightforward, with simple configurations. I recommend the solution."
"The interface is user-friendly and it provides a large number of options."
"With proper policies and configuration, it prevents sending corporate data to both cloud storage or to flash drives and data extraction."
"I am satisfied with the customer service/technical support."
"We can scale the solution."
"Reporting and encryption are its most valuable features."
"It works seamlessly as long as it's well configured and the policies have been put properly."
"The intrusion detection system."
"The most valuable feature is encryption control. If you have a laptop, it guarantees that the data is not missing or lost."
"The monitoring features are easy to use."
"What I love most about Sophos SafeGuard is its user-friendly interface. My company has another software with a complex user interface versus Sophos SafeGuard, which is extremely easy to use."
"It has a feature that allows only three files to be encrypted by ransomware before it automatically revokes the process."
"The features that I have found most valuable are encryption tools that encrypt the hard disk and the USB sticks."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the fact that they are able to encrypt the hard disk and to encrypt USB sticks."
"It's a straightforward solution."
 

Cons

"There's a limited coverage of operating systems. The marketing strategies need to change drastically."
"It is difficult to manage."
"Initial setup was complex."
"In terms of where the solution could improve, it could integrate with network solutions for ADTs, email web gateways and discovery."
"The price is a little high and could be better."
"The solution needs a next generation or AI firewall that doesn't rely on signatures to detect traits."
"The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier."
"The solution needs to reduce the number of false positives. There are too many of them."
"The solution lacks direct connectivity to Azure AD."
"The cost is rather expensive. It's a pain point for many clients. They should work to see if they can reduce pricing."
"The solution's ability to integrate with other solutions, such as a DLP, should be addressed."
"The product is not cheap."
"There are times that this solution takes up too much memory that needs to be resolved. If it is not fixed it will definitely create issues in the future."
"The tutorials need to be simplified. The existing ones need to be easier to follow and we could use some tutorials for basic setups. They should aim to be more like Cisco, which offers very good tutorials and materials."
"It's a good product, but some are not happy with the boot BCN, and the point-to-point VPN requires the best protection."
"SafeGuard's user interface is ugly and doesn't provide reports, so we have to go into the database and get information from there by creating queries."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of McAfee Complete Data Protection isn't that high but isn't that cheap as well, so it's in the middle."
"I think the price could be a little bit less."
"The solution is affordable"
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"The price of this solution needs to be improved."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution a seven."
"The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
"It's a software license with a one-time purchase. There are no issues with purchasing, and the vendor is flexible with licensing."
"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"Regarding pricing, it's a middle-priced solution. We typically use Sophos SafeGuard with the Sophos firewall, which includes VPN connections. The cost depends on the number of users, with some customers requiring hundreds of connections and others needing around a thousand."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis and the pricing could be better."
"It would be great if the price of the solution was lower than the current price. If we are to sell this particular solution to smaller businesses and not just enterprise businesses it needs to be lower."
"I rate the pricing two or three on a scale of one to ten, where one is expensive, and ten is cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Government
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Healthcare Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
What do you like most about McAfee Complete Data Protection?
It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for McAfee Complete Data Protection?
The huge problem I see is pricing. We understand that DLP is not cheap anywhere in the world, but we constantly lose our protection because of pricing. Sometimes, this is because end users prefer t...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot compare prices precisely, so I would give it a five out of ten rating. I am uncertain. Sophos is slightly more expensive than some other vendors. A bundle might be an option for cost-consc...
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
I cannot think of any improvements right now.
 

Also Known As

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SafeGuard, SafeGuard Encryption
 

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Sample Customers

Xcel Energy
Rushmoor Borough Council
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