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."
"We have not seen any bugs or glitches, so the stability is good."
"The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process."
"I liked the way it works with our Microsoft tools. As we roll out Intune, we can validate if the device has been encrypted, and if not, we can push it down. It is pretty simple to deploy."
"It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"The platform provides good performance."
"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."
"I like the fact that you can get a BitLocker encryption key out of OneDrive."
"We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable."
"I like the solution for its encryption."
"We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature."
"The initial setup was easy."
"It is fairly stable."
"The most valuable features are the messaging features and shared folders."
"It is stable."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"The solution lacks the ability to allow its user to provide limited access to someone."
"The solution could be improved if it was more user friendly."
"Technical support has not been very good."
"The pricing should be improved."
"They can improve the security of the application and include an encryption disk in the next feature."
"The product must improve the centralization of keys."
"It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it."
"The encryption takes a long time to complete, and our system runs very slowly while it is encrypting."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"There are other solutions in the market that have new features. The feature could improve."
"If for example, a user forgets the endpoint key, they cannot access their data. We need a support team that is a single point of contact for the IT entity to be trained and to have documentation for troubleshooting and managing the solution."
"The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh."
"The product can be expensive. Price was a factor in moving away from the product."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
"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."
"The initial setup is a bit complex."
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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