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Trellix DLP pros and cons

Vendor: Trellix
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Trellix DLP has prebuilt templates for data classification, making it easier for customers to get started.
It prevents enterprises from installing external software and devices and can block specific network pathways.
Scalability is feasible on-premises, providing ease in scaling up.
Trellix facilitates data transfer through the cloud, with important features like storage device control.
Trellix DLP continuously leverages threat intelligence through an agent that scans endpoints and sends data to the portal.

CONS

Customer support needs improvement, with response times during nighttime being a concern.
Trellix DLP is incompatible with Linux, and its DLP component is incompatible with Mac.
Encryption is requested for the cloud-based version in future releases.
Bugs need to be addressed for a better user experience.
Scalability improvement is awaited, impacting the overall rating given in recent feedback.
 

Trellix DLP Pros review quotes

RiaanDu Preez - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 24, 2025
The solution involves implementing the confidentiality, utility, and availability principles.
Nishant Singh Chauhan - PeerSpot reviewer
May 13, 2024
It is a very stable solution.
IS
Oct 11, 2023
It prevents enterprises from installing external software and devices and can block specific network pathways.
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Dinesh Kaarthik - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 20, 2023
Scalability is feasible since it's on-premises. It's easy to scale there.
SK
Mar 29, 2024
Trellix can transfer the data through the cloud. The storage device control is an important feature.
Marghoob AhmadSalik - PeerSpot reviewer
May 31, 2024
Trellix DLP has an agent that continuously scans the endpoint and sends the data to the portal. From there, it continuously leverages data from its threat intelligence.
Sitti Ridzma Salahuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 14, 2024
Trellix DLP helps handle false positives, but it depends on your configuration. It is quite overwhelming in terms of its dashboard.
Serhat Dalkıç - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 20, 2024
Trellix DLP offers many features, using EDR, EPP, disk encryption, and other features.
RE
Aug 22, 2023
The tool has prebuilt templates for data classification. It is easier for customers to get started.
 

Trellix DLP Cons review quotes

RiaanDu Preez - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 24, 2025
Having someone within a region who understands the countries and how they approach data and information security is sometimes where the problem lies.
Nishant Singh Chauhan - PeerSpot reviewer
May 13, 2024
The support team's response time during the night is an area of concern where improvements are required.
IS
Oct 11, 2023
The whole UI of the server console installed on the standalone computers is hefty.
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Dinesh Kaarthik - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 20, 2023
In future releases, I would like to see like to see encryption available on the cloud-based version.
SK
Mar 29, 2024
Trellix is incompatible with Linux, and its DLP part is incompatible with Mac. Sometimes, it does not work on Windows, either.
Marghoob AhmadSalik - PeerSpot reviewer
May 31, 2024
Virtualization is complex and requires proper training. However, once you get trained, it is a very good product.
Sitti Ridzma Salahuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 14, 2024
It's not very user-friendly for a beginner, so it would be easier if the platform or console were manageable or user-friendly. The dashboard could be simplified.
Serhat Dalkıç - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 20, 2024
The bugs need improvement.
RE
Aug 22, 2023
Trellix needs to improve customer support.