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.
"It's my understanding that the initial setup is straightforward."
"The solution works the way it's supposed to - stability and scalability are fine."
"While it helps mitigate unauthorized data access by enhancing file and system protection through encryption, the tool is really enhanced with the combination of other Microsoft Security and Compliance features like data labeling."
"BitLocker is completely stable."
"The tool is stable."
"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."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable features are stability and simplicity in terms of usage."
"The ease of use is the most valuable feature. The ability to import data to build your frontend on top of the data is very simple and very useable."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"The solution is easy to use."
"It is stable."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"The most valuable features are the messaging features and shared folders."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"They can improve the security of the application and include an encryption disk in the next feature."
"I often have to make multiple attempts to log in."
"The customizations could be more flexible."
"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"They could improve cloud integration regarding attribute and encryption key management."
"The solution could be improved if it was more user friendly."
"Lacks a portal that can be managed rather than just existing."
"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."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"The instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
"The UI could be improved."
"The solution does slow down the device a little bit, once it's installed."
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
"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."
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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