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 hard drive encryption is very good."
"The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process."
"There's a lot of manageability within the solution. This is very helpful."
"The initial setup is very simple."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable feature is endpoint encryption, and it's quite easy to manage."
"Feature-wise we have the ability to encrypt fast."
"Integration with System Center Configuration Manager (C: and D: logical drives are encrypted before installing Windows via SCCM)."
"The platform provides good performance."
"Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection."
"We have been very satisfied with the solution's security capabilities."
"I like the solution for its encryption."
"The most valuable feature is that it works in the background so that the end-users are not aware of what is happening on the laptop."
"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information."
"This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management."
"The management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date."
"The initial setup was easy."
"The solution needs to have better protection and improve its pricing."
"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 solution could be improved if it was more user friendly."
"For improvement, as it is now, I do not have any support from anyone. There should be a web interface to manage BitLocker. But for now, all I do is just install a new product on the user's machine and create it. I would like to be able to see everything that is happening, even if it is just through a web interface. I would also like to be able to see how many users are provisioned, which users are using BitLocker, and how to disable or enable it. That's what I would like to see."
"There is room for improvement in stability."
"I would like to see improvement in the solution's central management of passwords. Currently, we install it separately."
"BitLocker should be available on standard Windows. We need to spend money on a Pro license to get BitLocker because it's essential to protect our customers' data. We don't want that to fall into the wrong hands."
"It's possible that the time it takes to pull items in to BitLocker could be reduced a bit."
"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."
"I think that they should improve the on-premises version to include the manageability and simplicity that is available on the cloud."
"I do not find the environment to be very user-friendly."
"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 instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use."
"Upgrades from one version to another may only sometimes be straightforward, especially if one needs a clearer understanding of the process."
"The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines."
"It was hard to install and took us about three months."
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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