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 solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection and ease of use."
"It's very straightforward to recover data. It's safe for us; in case of lost information, it provides multiple options to recover the data."
"The most valuable feature is the simplicity and integration with the Microsoft Clouds platform."
"The ease of administering and integrating the solution is great."
"It is easy to use and administer."
"Feature-wise we have the ability to encrypt fast."
"It is easy to implement and has AD integration."
"One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings."
"The solution’s installation was easy."
"In general terms, it is working properly and according to our expectations. The comfort of feeling secure is the most valuable. Some customers had certain fears about changing the product because no one wants to lose any kind of information or to have some problems or inconsistencies while migrating from one product to another."
"Their cloud features such as Cloud Endpoint security, ransomware modules, malware, and other modules are very effective."
"The encryption feature is very good."
"The installation process is pretty straightforward."
"We can extend it to all of the critical endpoints and the servers, and we can ensure the confidentiality of the data."
"It is stable."
"It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it."
"The customizations could be more flexible."
"The visualization could be better."
"The product must improve the centralization of keys."
"I would recommend BitLocker only because of the economic side, not the technical side. If the features were included in the already existing licenses I would use it. If not, I would recommend other products."
"More customization options would have been nice, such as password selection, actions when the screen is locked, etc."
"The only thing that could be slightly improved is the occasional stability issue."
"The solution should offer encryption for other items such as shared folders, removable media, etc."
"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."
"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."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"More features need to be included in the encryption software."
"It was hard to install and took us about three months."
"The solution does not have endpoint control."
"The UI could be improved."
"Its decryption time needs to be improved. Currently, its decryption time is very long, and it takes double time than encryption. They need to work on that. Its encryption time is fine."
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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