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.
"The best thing about it is the encryption type and the way it requires TPM when someone tries to access the drive."
"I like the fact that you can get a BitLocker encryption key out of OneDrive."
"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."
"BitLocker is completely stable."
"The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process."
"Integration with System Center Configuration Manager (C: and D: logical drives are encrypted before installing Windows via SCCM)."
"The product is stable."
"It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information."
"We have been very satisfied with the solution's security capabilities."
"The encryption feature is very good."
"It is fairly stable."
"One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings."
"You get updates and other encrypted files easily."
"The solution is great for large-scale deployments."
"Its management is good, and it is also scalable and mostly stable."
"User profiles can be improved so that people can create their own passwords. It has one password per machine, which is a problem. We would prefer each user to have his or her own boot password. Each user can have a username and password or biometrics, such as fingerprints and iris scanner, integrated into the boot process, but I really can't see that coming anytime soon, if ever."
"At the end of it all, we are looking for something that can be easier to manage."
"The pricing should be improved."
"It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it."
"BitLocker should be available on standard Windows. We need to spend money on a Pro license to get BitLocker because it's essential to protect our customers' data. We don't want that to fall into the wrong hands."
"The reporting in Microsoft is very minimal."
"The solution needs to have better protection and improve its pricing."
"They can improve the security of the application and include an encryption disk in the next feature."
"What I didn't find helpful in the version we used is the fact that all devices had to be on the same network for us to push through the encryption."
"The instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use."
"The security could be improved."
"The solution does not have endpoint control."
"The program's disk encryption is not very friendly with Microsoft OS updates. We have a problem with updates failing unless we use a time-consuming work-around."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"The product can be expensive. Price was a factor in moving away from the product."
"I would like them to have integration with a wider range of non-Symantec products."
Microsoft BitLocker is ranked 1st in Endpoint Encryption with 58 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is ranked 7th in Endpoint Encryption with 33 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 "Robust data protection with user-friendly deployment, competitive pricing, and comprehensive features like customizable alerts and effective detection capabilities but needs GUI improvements". 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, ESET Endpoint Encryption and Sophos SafeGuard. See our Microsoft BitLocker vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption report.
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