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.
"Microsoft BitLocker can be used to ensure that stolen PCs or laptops do not lose their data."
"It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"Integration with System Center Configuration Manager (C: and D: logical drives are encrypted before installing Windows via SCCM)."
"It's a straightforward solution for encryption."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable feature is endpoint encryption, and it's quite easy to manage."
"I like the simplicity and ease of use of this solution."
"The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."
"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 management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable."
"I like the solution for its encryption."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"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."
"The initial setup was easy."
"The most valuable features are the messaging features and shared folders."
"The only thing that could be slightly improved is the occasional stability issue."
"The solution needs to have better protection and improve its pricing."
"It needs a management console."
"The customizations could be more flexible."
"Technical support has not been very good."
"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 reporting in Microsoft is very minimal."
"The product must improve the centralization of keys."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"The solution does not have endpoint control."
"The security could be improved."
"It was hard to install and took us about three months."
"The solution does slow down the device a little bit, once it's installed."
"I would like them to have integration with a wider range of non-Symantec products."
"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."
"The agent can be improved on the solution. Right now, we have an Endpoint Protection agent as well as an encryption agent and another for the DLVs and other services. We would prefer a single agent for the entire product."
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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