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McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 8, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

McAfee Total Protection for...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
12th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is 1.4%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 10.0%, down from 15.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

VivekGupta7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Versatile with good patching and a straightforward setup
There is some fine-tuning needed, even once you define something. We need to do a lot of configuration. It would be easier if they made the configuration simpler, especially in the beginning. They need to give the user more choices and provide more guidance to help avoid problems later on. We'd like some more built-in predictive analytics so we can be prepared for what might happen in the future. We did have some bandwidth issues during setup. If your update fails, you may have stability issues. We find it difficult to reach higher levels of support when we face larger issues.
Raheel Naveed - PeerSpot reviewer
Highly effective in safeguarding sensitive data in cloud storage
I would rate setting up Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 7 out of 10. It can be challenging initially, especially for newcomers to the Symantec solution. It typically takes three to four implementation attempts to become comfortable with the setup process. Following the prescribed steps is crucial, as it leads to a smoother experience and better understanding of the setup requirements.The deployment process for Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is relatively short and can vary depending on specific requirements. If implementing only the core features, it typically takes about two days. However, if additional components like the endpoint and network channels are included, it may extend to three to four days.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is stable."
"The solution has good stability and endpoint."
"Everything in this DLP is great. It"
"The administrative capabilities and the interface make this product accessible and easy to use."
"The pricing of the product is excellent. It's very affordable."
"This solution has a rich set of policies."
"The most valuable feature is strong data leak prevention for data protection."
"The product is largely stable."
"One of the most valuable aspects of this solution is its integration capabilities with Office 365."
"I have found the most valuable feature to be partial enlisting."
"The synchronize application detection policies have been very good."
"The features I like most about this solution is the endpoint modules because it gives us the protection we need."
"The solution offers great reporting."
"The data-at-rest features are the most valuable because they let us identify data infected with ransomware and prevent employees from being exploited through phishing attacks. If an employee is compromised, the attacker can access servers and deposit ransomware. This enables the attacker to exfiltrate data remotely using employees' credentials. It might be valuable data that could cause a business reputational and financial damage if stolen and publicized. It could also be credit card data or personal health information stored on critical servers."
"The detection capabilities are comprehensive."
"The product is very robust."
 

Cons

"When this solution is used it requires a lot of administration because the users can have difficulties using it and require assistance. The administrators are continuously modifying the policies for the users. Technical support will be used frequently."
"We need to do a lot of configuration."
"Technical support doesn't really offer fast response times."
"The pricing is high for licensing and support and the GUI interface is good but could use updating."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention needs to improve the resources it uses for CPU and RAM."
"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."
"In my experience, it's not really user-friendly for me, in terms of how I navigate with the ePolicy Orchestrator. They need to upgrade their management console."
"Integration with other vendors could be improved. For example, with Chrome or Firefox."
"Symantec Data Loss Prevention's AI technology has certain shortcomings where improvements can be made."
"Symantec could improve by being more creative and simplifying the functions. Additionally, the data protection should be bundled with data classification and labeling instead of them being separate."
"We need to have agent auto-parsing."
"The solution could offer improved more informative documentation."
"In the object capture recognition, which we implemented recently, there are a lot of false positives that have been happening."
"Updates sometimes overlap, causing technical errors."
"Symantec could be better with infrastructure."
"Different departments should manage administration, reporting, normalization and incident management."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's not a cheap option."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"The price is high for this type of product."
"I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive."
"There is an annual license to use this solution."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
"For pricing, I rate Symantec DLP an eight out of ten."
"The product is high-priced."
"The price is a bit high."
"The solution's pricing is based on a license model."
"The product charges a little on the higher side."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"The pricing is competitive and not pricey. We also receive corporate discounts."
"The platform is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Healthcare Company
8%
Retailer
6%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention?
The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints.
What do you like most about Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
I do not have an idea about pricing, as it is handled by another team responsible for procurements.
What needs improvement with Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
It's been around six months since we switched. I don't recall all necessary updates. However, I do recall the installation and recovery time took longer than expected, which impacted our payment ga...
 

Also Known As

McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
Symantec DLP
 

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Sample Customers

Kleberg Bank
Hadassah University Hospital, Her Majestys Government (HMG), United Kingdom, Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt Ltd., Hua Nan Bank, Hyundai Department Store Group,JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Lake Health, McCann Erickson Israel, Molina Healthcare Inc., PGi, Quilvest Switzerland Limited, State of Nevada Public Employees Benefits Program, Symantec Corporation (Enterprise Security), The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust (DLP), The Saudi Industrial Property Authority, TSO cloud, Visa, Yunnan Power Grid Company
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