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We performed a comparison between Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention and Symantec Data Loss Prevention based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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"Our clients primarily deploy Palo Alto Networks Enterprise DLP to control the flow of information in and out of their networks. The main use cases include monitoring and managing sensitive data such as credit card information and personally identifiable information.""Another important feature is that the solution doesn't require any additional infrastructure to implement. It's a software license that is compatible with our existing hardware. We were able to install and configure the product seamlessly and effortlessly.""It is a stable solution with good support.""The setup is very easy as we just need to switch on and switch off."

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"They have a feature on the management side called the document indexer. Let's say you have a unique document with many near identical versions, which have one or several values that change, while the rest of the content stays the same. You can collect 50 of those documents and put them into this feature of the Symantec DLP system. It will compress them and create a profile specifically for that document.""We can integrate with some other tools such as Splunk, which is very useful.""Symantec DLP has many servers, and the solution is very powerful because you can use it in ports, endpoints, networks, and email servers to prevent the leakage of emails. DLP can be integrated with Symantec encryption.""The solution can easily scale.""The most valuable aspect of Symantec DLP is its broad coverage. Symantec DLP covers USB, Outlook email clients, and web traffic. If we install the endpoint DLP, we can cover multiple channels, including the clipboard and printer.""We find the product is easy to manage and maintain.""The most valuable aspect of Symantec DLP is its powerful policy system.""It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex."

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Cons
"The solution needs improvement in stability. There has been feedback regarding the accuracy of file categorization.""Its scalability is not on par with the features of others.""There is room for improvement in the documentation around the maintenance of the product, how the automatic updates work, and pushing out new policies. A little more detail and context in that area would be helpful.""You need to have an external solution to backup everything. For example, you need to have Syslog installed on your server as well so that you can back it up to another place."

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"The product's pricing and support services need improvement.""The console is not the best one. There is room for improvement in the management console.""The deployment is complex.""They could improve the predefined reports because they don't have much information. We would like detailed reports.""There should be more documentation with Symantec Data Loss Prevention. We had trouble with the first few deployments.""There are some features that are not available which are required by every data loss prevention solution.""DLP could be improved by implementing a cloud-based console.""The solution relies on and Oracle database which is not financially feasible for many customers."

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  • "It's expensive."
  • "The licensing model is very fair-minded and it's a good value. It scales well... Its licensing model is more streamlined when compared to other DLP solutions."
  • "The pricing of the solution depends on the buyers. But, from my point of view, it is in line with the rest of the products and the price list of Palo Alto."
  • "Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is expensive, and licensing costs are monthly."
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  • "If you are a small firm with less than 150 users, Symantec can be too pricey."
  • "From what I know the pricing is good, it's not too expensive. If you negotiate you can get a good price."
  • "The pricing and licensing are based on per user endpoints."
  • "The pricing is competitive and not pricey. We also receive corporate discounts."
  • "We are happy with the pricing and licencing."
  • "In terms of pricing, Symantec DLP works with Oracle Database. Oracle Database licensing is much more expensive than other databases. That might be a drawback for customers. The pricing is on a yearly subscription basis."
  • "Pricing is reasonable."
  • "The pricing is reasonable."
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    Top Answer:Our clients primarily deploy Palo Alto Networks Enterprise DLP to control the flow of information in and out of their networks. The main use cases include monitoring and managing sensitive data such… more »
    Top Answer:Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is expensive, and licensing costs are monthly.
    Top Answer:The solution needs improvement in stability. There has been feedback regarding the accuracy of file categorization.
    Top Answer:It can prevent copying and encoding of HTTP data to various sites like Google, and Webex.
    Top Answer:The product is expensive. I rate the product’s pricing a 3 out of 10, where 1 is expensive and 10 is cheap.
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    Symantec DLP
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    Overview

    Cloud-Delivered Data Protection: The industry’s first cloud-delivered Enterprise DLP that consistently protects sensitive data across all networks, clouds and users.

    Keeping sensitive corporate information safe and compliant has never been easy. But today, you’re faced with a totally new set of data protection challenges. Sensitive information is leaving the safety of your corporate network as more employees share files over consumer cloud storage services and access those files on their own mobile devices. The number of targeted cyber attacks continues to grow, as cybercriminals develop effective new methods for defeating traditional security measures and stealing corporate information. And as all of these factors converge, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage corporate information and protect it against loss and theft. 

    Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) provides a comprehensive approach to information protection that embraces today’s cloud- and mobile-centered realities. With DLP, you can:

    • Discover where data is stored across all of your cloud, mobile, network, endpoint, and storage systems

    • Monitor how data is being used, whether your employees are on or off the network

    • Protect data from being leaked or stolen—no matter where it’s stored or how it’s used

    Sample Customers
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    Hadassah University Hospital, Her Majestys Government (HMG), United Kingdom, Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt Ltd., Hua Nan Bank, Hyundai Department Store Group,JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Lake Health, McCann Erickson Israel, Molina Healthcare Inc., PGi, Quilvest Switzerland Limited, State of Nevada Public Employees Benefits Program, Symantec Corporation (Enterprise Security), The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust (DLP), The Saudi Industrial Property Authority, TSO cloud, Visa, Yunnan Power Grid Company
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Insurance Company10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
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    Financial Services Firm25%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Insurance Company11%
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider5%
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise72%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise68%
    Buyer's Guide
    Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is ranked 14th in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 4 reviews while Symantec Data Loss Prevention is ranked 3rd in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 53 reviews. Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is rated 8.6, while Symantec Data Loss Prevention is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention writes "A solution having automation as one of its strongest points". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Data Loss Prevention writes "Consitent, accurate, and simple". Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention is most compared with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, Zscaler DLP, Cyberhaven and Check Point CloudGuard Code Security, whereas Symantec Data Loss Prevention is most compared with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, Digital Guardian, Zscaler DLP and Netskope Data Loss Prevention (DLP). See our Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Data Loss Prevention vs. Symantec Data Loss Prevention report.

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