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 holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"It is easy to use and administer."
"Integration with System Center Configuration Manager (C: and D: logical drives are encrypted before installing Windows via SCCM)."
"Technical support is excellent."
"I like the fact that you can get a BitLocker encryption key out of OneDrive."
"Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up."
"As a Microsoft shop, we find this product easy to use."
"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."
"Their cloud features such as Cloud Endpoint security, ransomware modules, malware, and other modules are very effective."
"Its management is good, and it is also scalable and mostly stable."
"The most valuable feature is that it works in the background so that the end-users are not aware of what is happening on the laptop."
"It is stable."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"You get updates and other encrypted files easily."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"There is room for improvement in stability."
"We recently found some stability issues with Microsoft BitLocker."
"Some of the technical internal functions, such as encryption protocols or something similar, could be improved."
"It's possible that the time it takes to pull items in to BitLocker could be reduced a bit."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"The primary aspect for improvement lies in expanding our developer base, which would accelerate the development process and bring these enhancements to fruition"
"The solution needs to have better protection and improve its pricing."
"The solution could be improved if it was more user friendly."
"If for example, a user forgets the endpoint key, they cannot access their data. We need a support team that is a single point of contact for the IT entity to be trained and to have documentation for troubleshooting and managing the solution."
"The solution does slow down the device a little bit, once it's installed."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"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."
"I would like them to have integration with a wider range of non-Symantec products."
"The product can be expensive. Price was a factor in moving away from the product."
"The security could be improved."
"The solution does not have endpoint control."
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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