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 tool has improved the starting up of our notebooks and end-user devices."
"The most valuable feature is the authentication process which is very fast."
"There's a lot of manageability within the solution. This is very helpful."
"The best thing about it is the encryption type and the way it requires TPM when someone tries to access the drive."
"I liked the way it works with our Microsoft tools. As we roll out Intune, we can validate if the device has been encrypted, and if not, we can push it down. It is pretty simple to deploy."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"Integration with System Center Configuration Manager (C: and D: logical drives are encrypted before installing Windows via SCCM)."
"Being able to encrypt an entire hard disk has been most valuable."
"One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings."
"We have been very satisfied with the solution's security capabilities."
"The encryption feature is very good."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"I like the management aspect of this solution. You don't want to have end-users tweak or set it themselves, so the fact that you could do it from a central point helped us a lot."
"The solution is great for large-scale deployments."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"It is fairly stable."
"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."
"It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it."
"There are options which could be implemented to make it a little more like PGP Whole Disk Encryption."
"The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand."
"The integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better."
"If the encryption was faster then it would make the experience more pleasant."
"The solution needs to have better protection and improve its pricing."
"The only thing that could be slightly improved is the occasional stability issue."
"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."
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
"From an administration point of view, maybe it would be ideal to have it centrally managed."
"I would like them to have integration with a wider range of non-Symantec products."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"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."
"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."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
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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