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 most valuable feature is the simplicity and integration with the Microsoft Clouds platform."
"Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up."
"It comes bundled with other Microsoft solutions."
"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"
"The ease of administering and integrating the solution is great."
"As a Microsoft shop, we find this product easy to use."
"The tool has improved the starting up of our notebooks and end-user devices."
"One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings."
"The best feature of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the encryption itself. Encryption truly is the way to go because nowadays we are living in an era of widespread server threats, and you need to encrypt your emails and documents because you never know who might get hold of them."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information."
"The management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature."
"Some of the technical internal functions, such as encryption protocols or something similar, could be improved."
"The solution should offer encryption for other items such as shared folders, removable media, etc."
"More customization options would have been nice, such as password selection, actions when the screen is locked, etc."
"Lacks a portal that can be managed rather than just existing."
"It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it."
"The initial setup is complex."
"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."
"The solution could be improved if it was more user friendly."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"It's a bit difficult to get good support. Their response times are really bad."
"One feature that is lacking is integration with Symantec Information Centric (ICT). As it is now, I don't see how to integrate the encryption with ICT, and in my opinion this is an area that certainly requires encryption, even though it's no longer supported by Broadcom."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"From an administration point of view, maybe it would be ideal to have it centrally managed."
"There are other solutions in the market that have new features. The feature could improve."
"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."
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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