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.
"I like the fact that you can get a BitLocker encryption key out of OneDrive."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection and ease of use."
"Microsoft BitLocker can be used to ensure that stolen PCs or laptops do not lose their data."
"The solution is included in Windows 11."
"Feature-wise we have the ability to encrypt fast."
"One significant aspect is that without the BitLocker key, you can't log in to the user's laptop. I appreciate the capability to encrypt the user's hard drive, ensuring access only with the recovery key. In an enterprise setup, we store all BitLocker keys on our server. So, whenever a user attempts to log in, the architecture authenticates with the key. This ensures that our data is secure. Even if the user's laptop is lost, we have confidence that the data remains inaccessible. So far, our user data is well-protected."
"The manageability of it is a valuable feature."
"It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"The initial setup was easy."
"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."
"The solution’s installation was easy."
"It is fairly stable."
"The installation process is pretty straightforward."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"The solution is great for large-scale deployments."
"I like the solution for its encryption."
"The initial setup is complex."
"The customizations could be more flexible."
"The biggest one for us is revoking access. So, even though someone downloads something to a device, we want the ability to cloak that device or data and bring it back or make that data unusable for that person. Currently, BitLocker doesn't give us that ability. It basically encrypts it. We're seeing if identity management or IAM allows us to do that. We're kind of looking at third-party software that does that for us."
"The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand."
"The migration itself is a nightmare."
"The people at the first level of support refer you to articles that do not pertain to the problem at hand."
"Lacks a portal that can be managed rather than just existing."
"The integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better."
"The instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
"The solution does not have endpoint control."
"Its remote deployment should be improved. Currently, there is no remote deployment for Symantec Endpoint Encryption. You have to install it manually. There are some issues with AD integration and the time taken to reflect a password on the Endpoint Encryption Manager when a new user has changed the password, but they are already working on these issues, and these will be resolved in the next release."
"From an administration point of view, maybe it would be ideal to have it centrally managed."
"I think that they should improve the on-premises version to include the manageability and simplicity that is available on the cloud."
Microsoft BitLocker is ranked 1st in Endpoint Encryption with 59 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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