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.
"Technical support is excellent."
"I like the simplicity and ease of use of this solution."
"The most important aspect of this solution is that if your laptop gets stolen, the information is encrypted."
"Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up."
"The best thing about it is the encryption type and the way it requires TPM when someone tries to access the drive."
"It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"It comes bundled with other Microsoft solutions."
"It maintains security on my computer. Since I travel a lot, it gives me confidence that if, for some reason, my computer is lost, my data won't be compromised."
"The management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date."
"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."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The installation process is pretty straightforward."
"The solution’s installation was easy."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"It is fairly stable."
"The integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better."
"The encryption takes a long time to complete, and our system runs very slowly while it is encrypting."
"Microsoft BitLocker needs to be an all-inclusive solution. For example, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) cryptoprocessor is required to use Bitlocker with your computer which keeps Bitlocker from adoption beyond Windows."
"The solution could improve by having a centralized GUI for management."
"Lacks a portal that can be managed rather than just existing."
"The solution should offer encryption for other items such as shared folders, removable media, etc."
"They can improve the security of the application and include an encryption disk in the next feature."
"The people at the first level of support refer you to articles that do not pertain to the problem at hand."
"There are other solutions in the market that have new features. The feature could improve."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"I would like them to have integration with a wider range of non-Symantec products."
"More features need to be included in the encryption software."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
"The UI could be improved."
"It was hard to install and took us about three months."
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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