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McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Sophos SafeGuard comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee Complete Data Protec...
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
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
7.3
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection is 8.4%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sophos SafeGuard is 2.4%, down from 4.2% 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

"It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective."
"The solution is easy to deploy and manage"
"The console allows us to manage not only endpoint protection, but DLP, and also integration with MVISION Cloud."
"The server software console is exquisitely designed and organized for handy access and manipulation by the administrator."
"It is capable of acting as Web control, Device Control, or Data Control."
"The console of the EDR is totally in the cloud."
"The solution is excellent for protecting users from data being exploited. It's also great for preventing data leakage."
"We can scale the solution."
"The monitoring features are easy to use."
"It is seamless and easy to install. We haven't encountered any recent issues."
"The user interface is simple, It makes it very easy to use."
"For general data protection and GDPR requirements, which are relevant because we work with European companies, SafeGuard helps us stay compliant."
"Sophos SafeGuard is very easy to implement, and the connection for remote users is beneficial."
"The tool is very safe, reliable, and fast."
"I like that Sophos SafeGuard provides excellent technical support."
"I like its ease of use the most. The management console is really nice. I like having one pane of glass that does everything. It does the Sophos anti-virus and encryption. Everything that you need is in one place. It is easy to use, and it is also pretty fast. It provides some pretty good details, and it lets you know who has access to a file. You can also add additional people to the encrypted documents, which is pretty good. Its stability and performance are also very good."
 

Cons

"Initial setup was complex."
"Some clients still receive spam and malware in their attachments, so the data protection isn't working correctly. We have configured it and enabled the features in the client's system, but some policies have failed to work once or twice."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly"
"The solution needs to reduce the number of false positives. There are too many of them."
"The solution needs more advanced features."
"We are looking for more granular control over the policies."
"The drive side encryption can be confusing to use and needs better documentation."
"I want simplicity. A new user opening the dashboard will be confused. It needs to be more user-friendly."
"If it's possible, they should make all the features available because it's got a lot of features on offer, but you have to buy the license in order to add those features to the normal Endpoint. If they could make all those features available and/or offer a bundling option it would be better."
"The solution is not using other features like booting encryption, because it causes very heavy processing of the workstation. If they could find some way to handle the encryption and decryption to be lighter on the workstation it would be better."
"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 Office 360 integration could be improved."
"In the next release, I would like to see more automation with the endpoint logging, but it's a special feature that is quite complicated to explain."
"Having a DLP integrated with the encryption engine would be very good."
"Sophos SafeGuard cannot block or quarantine such viruses. Quarantine is a feature with shortcomings that needs improvement."
"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 pricing is quite reasonable compared to other vendors."
"The solution is more expensive than one of its competitors."
"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 solution is affordable"
"McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
"The price of this solution needs to be improved."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"The licensing is yearly."
"We have a yearly license with Sophos which is around $1000-$1200 or so per annum. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee."
"The platform is reasonably priced considering its functionality and adaptability. It is subscription-based."
"Pricing for Sophos SafeGuard could be improved because it could reach a thousand dollars depending on the product, edition, and software key purchased."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."
"There is a need to make annual payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product."
"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."
"The pricing is good and now they offer three year and five year plans. After that if one lokes the service they can choose the lifetime service."
"We used it for three years. It costs about 1000 ZAR. Maintenance was part of it, so we don't have extra cost. On a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price and ten is a high price, I rate the solution's pricing a three."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Government
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Healthcare Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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?
The product is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing an eight out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
What needs improvement with Sophos SafeGuard?
The recovery process could be improved.
 

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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