We performed a comparison between Microsoft Bitlocker and Symantec Endpoint Encryption based on our users’ reviews in four categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Comparison of Results: Based on the parameters we compared, Microsoft Bitlocker seems to be a superior solution. All other things being more or less equal, half of Symantec Endpoint Encryption reviewers found Symantec Endpoint Encryption to be difficult to deploy. Additionally, users of Symantec Endpoint Encryption find it difficult to upgrade. Finally, Symantec Endpoint Encryption’s users are not impressed with its technical support.
"It maintains security on my computer. Since I travel a lot, it gives me confidence that if, for some reason, my computer is lost, my data won't be compromised."
"The most important aspect of this solution is that if your laptop gets stolen, the information is encrypted."
"The hard drive encryption is very good."
"The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."
"The product is stable."
"It's my understanding that the initial setup is straightforward."
"Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up."
"Technical support is excellent."
"Its management is good, and it is also scalable and mostly stable."
"One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings."
"It is fairly stable."
"Disk encryption and file and folder encryption are the most valuable and used features. It is also very well integrated with Symantec Messaging Gateway and Symantec DLP, which is helpful in protecting any kind of information that goes outside. Symantec DLP catches an email and sends it to the encryption server. The encryption server encrypts the email and intimates to the user that confidential information is being sent out. The administrator can then take appropriate action."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"At the end of it all, we are looking for something that can be easier to manage."
"The pricing should be improved."
"They can improve the security of the application and include an encryption disk in the next feature."
"It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"The migration itself is a nightmare."
"We recently found some stability issues with Microsoft BitLocker."
"The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"The security could be improved."
"I can only patch monthly. I don't know what the solution is there, besides being vulnerable for three weeks out of four. But there's got to be an option somehow."
"There are some issues with the single sign-on with the active directory. We had a few problems related to the synchronization between the active directory and the login features of the Symantec products because the users made many password changes during the day. The time for synchronization with the solutions can be improved. I would like to see mobile encryption. There should be a possibility to include all the mobiles of a company in the console. Many customers are asking about encryptions for tablets or cell phones, but we don't have any product that we are comfortable with to recommend to our customers."
"Its decryption time needs to be improved. Currently, its decryption time is very long, and it takes double time than encryption. They need to work on that. Its encryption time is fine."
"I do not find the environment to be very user-friendly."
"The instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use."
"The agent can be improved on the solution. Right now, we have an Endpoint Protection agent as well as an encryption agent and another for the DLVs and other services. We would prefer a single agent for the entire product."
Microsoft BitLocker is ranked 1st in Endpoint Encryption with 61 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is ranked 7th in Endpoint Encryption with 34 reviews. Microsoft BitLocker is rated 8.2, while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Microsoft BitLocker writes "User-friendly, easy to set up, and offers real-time machine status updates". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Encryption writes "Provides a centralized management console and a straightforward initial setup process ". Microsoft BitLocker is most compared with ESET Endpoint Encryption, McAfee Complete Data Protection, Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption, WinMagic SecureDoc and Sophos SafeGuard, whereas Symantec Endpoint Encryption is most compared with McAfee Complete Data Protection, Cisco Secure Endpoint, Digital Guardian, WinMagic SecureDoc and ESET Endpoint Encryption. See our Microsoft BitLocker vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption report.
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