Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention comparison

Palo Alto Networks and Broadcom are both solutions in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category. Palo Alto Networks is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0, while Broadcom is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5. Palo Alto Networks holds a 2.1% mindshare in DLP, compared to Broadcom’s 4.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Palo Alto Networks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Symantec Data Loss Prevention and Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention compete in data protection solutions. Symantec's focus on pricing and support provides an advantage, but Palo Alto's integration capabilities offer long-term security benefits.

Features: Symantec Data Loss Prevention emphasizes data identification, policy enforcement, and incident reporting. Palo Alto Networks stands out in threat prevention, integrating with other security solutions, and maintaining a unified security strategy.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Symantec offers straightforward deployment and strong customer support with rapid responses. Palo Alto Networks involves a more complex deployment due to its integration, but it benefits from a cohesive security ecosystem enhancing usability.

Pricing and ROI: Symantec often has a lower initial setup cost, yielding ROI through effective risk management. Palo Alto Networks requires a higher initial investment but provides substantial returns through integrated security measures.

To learn more, read our detailed Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention Report (Updated: March 2026).

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Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention

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Review summaries and opinions

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Cloudflare One

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Cloudflare One is 1.7%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is 2.1%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 4.2%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Symantec Data Loss Prevention	4.2%
Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention	2.1%
Cloudflare One	1.7%
Other	92.0%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Cobe Van Coller

Network Architect at IP Dimension

Cloud security has improved remote access and has reduced costs for smaller client sites

I have used Cloudflare One's Identity-Aware Proxy, and it is quite straightforward from what I have seen so far. The app registration on the Azure side integrates fully into Cloudflare, and I am very satisfied with that part because it is easy to set up. The integration of Cloudflare One's Secure Web Gateway and Zero Trust Network Access works without any issues. That part is pretty automatic, and if you complete the rest of the setup, it comes together by itself with no issues from my side. What makes it nice is that we can actually start replacing on-site firewalls at this stage for the smaller clients because it does not matter if they go to a coffee shop or work from home; they are still secured by the same connection. The hops get shorter and you get better latency. We have done testing to see if it is better. One thing that we did notice with our proof of concept with our current client is that they have people connecting from the UK. When they used their previous VPN solution, uploading CAD drawings and other files to the server took a long time. They mentioned that it is much quicker on Cloudflare One's solution. I definitely believe that is part of the improved performance, and I am satisfied with that as well. What is nice about Cloudflare One is that it makes the setup easier and also easier to train technicians to maintain it. Compared to legacy systems, we do not need to get fancy firewalls in place that are costly. That is definitely also a cost-saver with Cloudflare One.

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Jamie A Larkin

Senior Solutions Specials at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Comprehensive security solution enhances data classification and protection

The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is its comprehensive end-to-end solution in Cloud Delivery Security Services, which includes URL, data loss prevention, and advanced threat prevention as features that can be enabled just by clicking a checkbox. Compared to competitors, these are often additional add-ons, whereas Palo Alto Networks provides a complete solution. The artificial intelligence integration in the product also helps immensely by classifying data, identifying data, and monitoring user access and behavior, thus improving data security strategies.

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OZGURTOSUN

Technical Team Leader at Redington (India) Ltd

Experienced implementation enhances security with robust detection and centralized management

A significant case highlighted an improvement need when a banking company lost 500 customer information pieces through screenshots. The data theft occurred through individual screenshots of credit note pages rather than taking complete PDF files. This incident led to the suggestion for implementing image detection methods, as Data Loss Prevention solutions needed to analyze image details. Symantec responded by creating an OCR module, enabling the capability to search within images. The pricing structure remains an area for improvement. We lost a POC despite installing 2,000 endpoints because Symantec Data Loss Prevention is more expensive compared to other solutions. Although the competing product couldn't match all the best practices, the price difference influenced the final decision.

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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 best feature is rate limiting. If I'm expecting 500 visits per hour, Cloudflare will limit the requests if I suddenly get 50,000."

"Cloudflare DDoS is better than its competitors for its security, deployment, and scalability."

"Using Cloudflare One makes my work quite easy because for DDoS protection, all I need to do is understand the OSI model and click; it makes it easier than trying to write a command line or use a Linux command."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform removes the risk of exposing the applications to the public."

"It's the endpoint exposition. We don't need to expose our VPN server to the internet and need a zero-test solution. I can apply some conditional access to the endpoint that's connecting to our network to check their security policies or the security condition of their workstation. Once the workstation is trying to connect to my internal network, then I would like to check the discrete condition of these endpoints that are trying to access my internal network. We created some conditional access. We have CrowdStrike, to check if the CrowdStrike is installed, to check if it's updated, and to check for Windows updates. We created some conditional policies to check it."

"The capabilities of the software are strong enough for me to do what it's supposed to do. For me, we don't need to do a lot of configuration on our site. We just enable it and monitor it."

"It is a stable solution."

"Cloudflare DDoS mitigates DDoS attacks."

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"The security aspect in finance is crucial for controlling from a DLP perspective and ensuring protection."

"The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is its comprehensive end-to-end solution in Cloud Delivery Security Services, which includes URL, data loss prevention, and advanced threat prevention as features that can be enabled just by clicking a checkbox."

"It is a stable solution with good support."

"The setup is very easy as we just need to switch on and switch off."

"The primary feature is managing firewalls through Panorama, especially when handling multiple firewalls across different sites like headquarters and remote sites."

"The security aspect in finance is crucial for controlling from a DLP perspective and ensuring protection."

"Another important feature is that the solution doesn't require any additional infrastructure to implement. It's a software license that is compatible with our existing hardware. We were able to install and configure the product seamlessly and effortlessly."

"Our clients primarily deploy Palo Alto Networks Enterprise DLP to control the flow of information in and out of their networks. The main use cases include monitoring and managing sensitive data such as credit card information and personally identifiable information."

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

"Among the many features, I like the comprehensive support for features across network stages and email. Customers are very happy with its prevention capabilities, as there is no delay in action when new policies are applied. Regarding incident response abilities, it is helpful, although we receive about 10%-20% false positives."

"The most valuable feature of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is the ease of modification."

"Symantec Data Loss Prevention is completely designed for the enterprise area because it enables great segmentation."

"DLP's most valuable feature is that it's more granular in terms of creating block-based policies, which gives you more options to create policies in a filtered way."

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

"Symantec Data Loss Prevention is the number one product in its field. It does its job well and it has all the necessary features. It is definitely better than any other solution on the market."

"The dashboard, management section, and reporting are good."

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Cons

"Feedback could be enhanced."

"For the topic of improvement, providing some training material is one of my suggestions."

"The software has automated alerts, but the automated alerts are not available in the mobile app."

"Our customers no longer use Cloudflare because its service is subpar."

"Cloudflare DDoS has poor technical support."

"The onboarding process can be improved a little bit."

"The response time for support must be reduced."

"Operating and tuning the product is difficult."

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"The configuration for Palo Alto Networks firewalls requires specifying many details, such as protocols and services."

"Its scalability is not on par with the features of others."

"The solution needs improvement in stability. There has been feedback regarding the accuracy of file categorization."

"Pricing is expensive."

"There is room for improvement in the documentation around the maintenance of the product, how the automatic updates work, and pushing out new policies. A little more detail and context in that area would be helpful."

"You need to have an external solution to backup everything. For example, you need to have Syslog installed on your server as well so that you can back it up to another place."

"There are mostly performance issues."

"The product is still overly complicated compared to other vendors such as Check Point, which could be improved."

"They could improve the predefined reports because they don't have much information. We would like detailed reports."

"We are finding delayed response if the macOS is updated. They need to make sure their solution is compatible."

"Agent configuration should be improved for easier interaction for users, particularly by allowing configuration changes to be done on a grid."

"Virtualization is not currently supported."

"Once you deploy any security tool, of course, you are not 100% confident. As we say, the zero trust model applies."

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

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

"The solution relies on and Oracle database which is not financially feasible for many customers."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The prices are slightly expensive."

"The pricing of the solution is cheap. The licensing cost is also very low. I rate the cost and pricing a three out of ten."

"The price tag is no longer $200,000, but rather $300,000 to $400,000. It's twice."

"The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten."

"The solution is not that expensive."

"The solution's pricing lacks transparency."

"Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform's pricing is good."

"My company has to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the solution. There are no hidden charges apart from the licensing costs of the solution."

"The pricing of the solution depends on the buyers. But, from my point of view, it is in line with the rest of the products and the price list of Palo Alto."

"The licensing model is very fair-minded and it's a good value. It scales well... Its licensing model is more streamlined when compared to other DLP solutions."

"It's expensive."

"Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is expensive, and licensing costs are monthly."

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

"If you are a small firm with less than 150 users, Symantec can be too pricey."

"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 pricing and licensing are based on per user endpoints."

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

"The pricing is competitive and not pricey. We also receive corporate discounts."

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

"The product is high-priced."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Performing Arts

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Healthcare Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	10

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	28

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Cloudflare Area 1 Email Security, Cloudflare Bot Management, Cloudflare Gateway, Cloudflare Zero Trust Platform, Cloudflare DDoS, Cloudflare SASE & SSE Platform

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Symantec DLP

Overview

Cloudflare One is a comprehensive platform for security, performance, and connectivity. It provides features like rate limiting, DDoS protection, and application access, tailored to enhance user experience while securing internet access and accelerating communications.

Designed to integrate security measures with ease of use and scalability, Cloudflare One offers a secure web gateway and zero trust network access. These features ensure seamless setup and operation, making connectivity reliable and protected. Users appreciate its integrated console, intuitive interface, and the ability to manage risk effectively. It offers straightforward deployment, improves latency, and boasts cost-effectiveness. While its onboarding process and documentation need enhancement, its value in content delivery and application shielding is notable. Despite challenges in integrating Cloudflare Access with existing VPNs and the need for better automation and support, it remains vital for DNS and infrastructure protection.

What features make Cloudflare One stand out?

Rate Limiting: Controls the traffic rate to prevent abuse.
DDoS Protection: Shields applications from distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Secure Web Gateway: Provides secure internet access with seamless operation.
Zero Trust Network Access: Ensures secure, application-based connectivity without relying on traditional VPNs.
Access for Connectivity: Facilitates access to internal applications securely.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Security: Robust measures for DNS and browsing protection.
Performance: Enhanced site accessibility and communication speed.
Cost-Effectiveness: Offers competitive pricing for its features.
Ease of Deployment: Straightforward and efficient setup process.

In industries like finance, retail, and technology, Cloudflare One is crucial for enabling secure remote access and protecting web applications against dynamic threats. It supports compliance access policies and enhances content delivery, playing a key role in safeguarding digital infrastructure.

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Cloud-Delivered Data Protection: The industry’s first cloud-delivered Enterprise DLP that consistently protects sensitive data across all networks, clouds and users.

Palo Alto Networks

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

Broadcom

Sample Customers

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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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