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.
"Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection and ease of use."
"It's a straightforward solution for encryption."
"The manageability of it is a valuable feature."
"The most valuable feature is the TPM (Trusted Platform Module), which makes the PC security stronger because somebody who is not from the team cannot access the PC without the decryption PIN."
"While it helps mitigate unauthorized data access by enhancing file and system protection through encryption, the tool is really enhanced with the combination of other Microsoft Security and Compliance features like data labeling."
"The platform provides good performance."
"The solution is included in Windows 11."
"We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"It is fairly stable."
"The encryption feature is very good."
"Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"It is stable."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of use."
"It needs a management console."
"They could improve cloud integration regarding attribute and encryption key management."
"Lacks a portal that can be managed rather than just existing."
"They can improve the security of the application and include an encryption disk in the next feature."
"There are options which could be implemented to make it a little more like PGP Whole Disk Encryption."
"I would like to be able to encrypt our cloud tenancy."
"I often have to make multiple attempts to log in."
"The solution should offer encryption for other items such as shared folders, removable media, etc."
"From an administration point of view, maybe it would be ideal to have it centrally managed."
"It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
"The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"The product can be expensive. Price was a factor in moving away from the product."
"I think that they should improve the on-premises version to include the manageability and simplicity that is available on the cloud."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."
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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