OpenText Data Protector vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention comparison

The compared OpenText and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. OpenText is ranked #23 in BRS , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 0.6% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #4 in DLP , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 7.0% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% 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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90% 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

5.8

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (23rd)

Symantec Data Loss Prevention

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (4th)

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 0.6%, down 0.7% compared to last year.
Symantec Data Loss Prevention, on the other hand, focuses on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), holds 7.0% mindshare, down 11.1% since last year.

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

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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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ARAVINDAN K

Information Security Engineer 4 at Amadeus

Strengthened security operations with endpoint-level protection but database flexibility could improve

Symantec Data Loss Prevention has proprietary metadata and is well-suited for endpoint-level security. It stands out for supporting multiple protocols like email and SMTP without needing user profile login for endpoint agents. Once policies are downloaded to the local system, they function independently of a user's login. The solution helps enhance security operations when integrated with ServiceNow and offers robust incident response capabilities.

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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

"The most valuable feature is the capability to back up our SQL server."

"It works excellently only with Oracle."

"Backup of SAP/Oracle -- they are more robust than the competition."

"Ability to automatically detect and secure new data sources without requiring manual configuration intervention."

"Deduplication implementation with CAPA is very good."

"What I like the most about this solution is that I can change and access the Oracle backup file."

"The most valuable features of this solution were the features we worked most with which were telemetry, and the scheduler."

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

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

"The product's deployment phase was easy."

"The product helps with blocking sensitive data transmission and permission management."

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

"The solution offers great reporting."

"Symantec DLP has many servers, and the solution is very powerful because you can use it in ports, endpoints, networks, and email servers to prevent the leakage of emails. DLP can be integrated with Symantec encryption."

"What we like about Symantec Data Loss Prevention is that it's a very good product. We never faced any problems with its performance. It has very good performance. There was this RAM issue, but it was an internal issue which we've sorted out. Apart from the RAM issue, there are no other issues with Symantec Data Loss Prevention."

"We find the product is easy to manage and maintain."

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Cons

"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."

"The GUI could be updated. The GUI hasn't changed since version 6. It's on version 10 now. The reporting could also be better. Also, while Data Protector is excellent for backing up physical hardware, it needs more features for backing up VM images because many environments use hypervisor."

"Integration with the market applications must be improved, such as MS Exchange, MS Active Directory, SAP and Oracle. Other backup tools are more efficient with the integrated backups."

"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."

"It's very expensive compared to Veeam and other similar solutions."

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

"Other tools seem to be easier to use."

"I do not think that this solution is relevant in the current IT market. They have not upgraded their features and functionalities which makes it difficult for them to remain competitive."

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"That fine tuning has to be done for the customer as well as the vendor. So if I take Symantec DLP, we have to have some final fine tuning but we may need some time developing this depending on the customer. This is an area where something can be done to improve the product."

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

"The Symantec DLP solution is very complex, and installation requires many components."

"The policies need to be improved."

"I would like for the administrator management interface to improve. It's kind of old and slow. Updating it would make this solution better."

"The creation of any new policy in Symantec Data Loss Prevention needs to be made easier."

"I would like to see an improved interface, with better documentation and integration with other products."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"They have two types of licensing, one is for storage capacity and the other is client licensing. The capacity licensing here is a bit expensive."

"Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."

"Pricing/licensing is Data Protector's single best offering. In its most basic environment, the only license required is for whatever target device is required."

"It is more affordable compared to other vendors."

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

"It is fast, reliable, and its licensing policy is great."

"The license for the solution is very expensive compared to the other products in the market."

"The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."

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"The price is competitive."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"The product is high-priced."

"The price of Symantec Data Loss Prevention could be reduced."

"Pricing is above average."

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

"From what I know the pricing is good, it's not too expensive. If you negotiate you can get a good price."

"There is an annual license required to use this solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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?

A main disadvantage of Symantec DLP is its reliance on Oracle, especially compared to other products like Forcepoint, which offer MSSQL database options that are more convenient.

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Also Known As

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

Symantec DLP

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.

OpenText

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

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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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