OpenText Data Protector vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention comparison

The compared OpenText and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. OpenText is ranked #24 in BRS , with an average rating of 7.6, and holds a 0.7% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #3 in DLP , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 9.5% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

OpenText Data Protector

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80% willing to recommend

Symantec Data Loss Prevention

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89% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between OpenText Data Protector and Symantec Data Loss Prevention based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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OpenText Data Protector vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention

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Categories and Ranking

OpenText Data Protector

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

101

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (24th)

Symantec Data Loss Prevention

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

OpenText Data Protector and Symantec Data Loss Prevention aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. OpenText Data Protector is designed for Backup and Recovery and holds a mindshare of 0.7%, down 0.7% compared to last year.
Symantec Data Loss Prevention, on the other hand, focuses on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), holds 9.5% mindshare, down 15.2% since last year.

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Jeroen Vranckaerts

System Engineer - Server & Storage, DBA at Audi Brussels

Though a highly stable tool, it needs to be made easier to use and configure

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a five out of ten. OpenText Data Protector is complex to configure correctly, but the areas concerning the data and compression are good. Once you get the product to work, it works, but it's much too complex to configure and troubleshoot, as it takes a lot of time and energy, making it not so efficient. Once the tool is configured in your environment, it provides good backup and compression features. In my company, we use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our servers, and we have a team of 20 people to take care of the data backup using the tool. My company doesn't use OpenText Data Protector as a backup for our client's computers. In my company, we have scheduled the process related to backup, which makes the tool run daily around 30 to 40 times.

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Raheel Naveed

Senior Consultant DIS-InfoSec at Systems Limited

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Data Protector is very good at automation. From the time of the backup, verification, and copy to tape, it is very good. I don't need to touch it, it will do it by itself."

"Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient."

"Performs the backup properly and protects our data."

"The initial setup is very easy."

"The solution is easy to use."

"If you have an idea of what you are doing, it's very flexible and very stable."

"I like that it supports HPE UNIX servers since many backup solutions do not - this is the main reason why we chose this solution."

"Micro Focus Data Protector's most valuable feature is its interaction with the fiber share. It is easy to use, we use it to back up without any problem to VTLs, and can use the Fiber Channel that is still the TCP."

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"The most valuable aspect of Symantec DLP is its powerful policy system."

"The incident response options and reporting features are particularly strong, with the inclusion of Incident Classification Assessment (ICA) for integrated reporting."

"The most valuable feature is file-level DLP."

"The most valuable features of Symantec Data Loss Prevention are endpoint security, endpoint agent, and DLP. Additionally, we have been satisfied with the policies."

"We are able to contain our confidential data in our environment."

"The accuracy in terms of the rate of detection is good."

"What I like about Symantec Data Loss Prevention is the technical support it provides. It's good."

"It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex."

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Cons

"The product can be developed by including functionalities like DR, CDP, and SureBackup, which are currently unavailable in the solution."

"Micro Focus Data Protector must improve its overall evolution record. They need to focus on hardware based instant recovery, client recovery, and cloud ability. Now there is no cloud ability."

"It can occasionally be inaccurate in its backup/recovery time estimates."

"The technical support is poor and should be improved."

"We have so many specific technological cracks in Micro Focus, but we are not getting the features, facilities, or coordination between the global delivery centers and the R&D team that we need to express our ideas."

"Microfocus needs to build a partnership with other vendors in addition to HPE as far as cloud consolidation of backups."

"It would be ideal if they could improve their level of support."

"In general, you can say that Micro Focus Data Protector is behind in capabilities when compared with other backup solutions, such as Commvault, Symantec, NetBackup, but it is very strong for certain use cases such as array integration. We are using it in production even now. There should be some kind of cloud integration and archiving solutions. I think this is the area they need to focus on."

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"We need to have agent auto-parsing."

"DLP could be improved by implementing a cloud-based console."

"There are some features that are not available which are required by every data loss prevention solution."

"Symantec Data Loss Prevention could improve by having better system resource management, cloud option, and more features."

"What could be improved in Symantec Data Loss Prevention is its security. It should be more secure."

"Symantec Data Loss Prevention's setup needs to be easier and support needs to be improved."

"From a management perspective, it takes a lot of time to manage the infrastructure."

"It is very difficult to log in to create a support ticket because no one is available to support our queries."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing for Micro Focus Data Protector is reasonable."

"There is a perpetual license involved in addition to support which needs to be renewed annually."

"In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing."

"We have many competitors who are pricing better, and we believe that our pricing is higher."

"Our licensing is on a capacity basis."

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

"The licensing cost is too high."

"The pricing is acceptable for enterprise level companies, but it's not acceptable for small- and medium-sized businesses. Micro Focus Data Protector is not an enterprise level solution, and it should cover small- and medium-sized businesses with acceptable prices."

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"The platform is expensive."

"The price is competitive."

"I think that it's an expensive product, even as an enterprise-suite product."

"The product charges a little on the higher side."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The price of Symantec DLP is fair. I don't recall the cost of the license, but it wasn't outrageous enough that it was an obstacle to approval. I'm not concerned with how much per seat or server, but I know they charge a lot."

"The solution's pricing is based on a license model."

"I think it is an expensive tool."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Micro Focus Data Protector?

I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Data Protector?

Pricing is high compared to other solutions. If they offer suitable features and a compatible price, we can attract clients. If the tech support becomes good, the price becomes less of a concern. W...

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What needs improvement with Micro Focus Data Protector?

Recently, clients have raised concerns about the lack of comprehensive documentation for Data Protector. This has been an issue, especially when troubleshooting or integrating with other vendor-spe...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Also Known As

Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector

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Overview

OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

Keeping sensitive corporate information safe and compliant has never been easy. But today, you’re faced with a totally new set of data protection challenges. Sensitive information is leaving the safety of your corporate network as more employees share files over consumer cloud storage services and access those files on their own mobile devices. The number of targeted cyber attacks continues to grow, as cybercriminals develop effective new methods for defeating traditional security measures and stealing corporate information. And as all of these factors converge, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage corporate information and protect it against loss and theft.

Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) provides a comprehensive approach to information protection that embraces today’s cloud- and mobile-centered realities. With DLP, you can:

• Discover where data is stored across all of your cloud, mobile, network, endpoint, and storage systems

• Monitor how data is being used, whether your employees are on or off the network

• Protect data from being leaked or stolen—no matter where it’s stored or how it’s used

Sample Customers

GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company

Hadassah University Hospital, Her Majestys 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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OpenText Data Protector vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention

May 2019

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