Oracle Advanced Security vs Symantec Endpoint Encryption comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Advanced Security
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Data Masking (9th)
Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Ranking in Endpoint Encryption
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Endpoint Encryption category, the market share of Oracle Advanced Security is 1.2% and it decreased by 43.8% compared to the previous year. The market share of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is 7.3% and it decreased by 24.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Encryption
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Data Masking
11.3%
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Featured Reviews

FH
Dec 2, 2020
Good support, stable, and offers encryption at both the column and table level
The primary use of this product is to encrypt data contained within our Oracle database, allowing us to protect confidential information. One of the options is to encrypt column information, but we can encrypt entire tables, as well Using this product gives us the benefits of encrypting both…
CO
Apr 9, 2024
Provides a centralized management console and a straightforward initial setup process
In a remote work environment, we utilize the enterprise version of the software. We deploy it at the client end by copying it directly to the system or installing it. Once the systems connect to the console, we can manage them from a central dashboard. Symantec fits into our data protection strategy by ensuring users cannot physically copy data off the system. Any external drive plugged into our system is recognized as read-only, preventing users from writing to it. Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection. Together with antivirus capabilities, these features help ensure protection against various threats. The centralized management console is crucial. We can deploy, create policies, allow or deny endpoints, implement application control, URL filtering, and more. When it comes to ease of deployment and scalability, Symantec makes it straightforward. We separate them into one for the service and another for the application. Updates are easy to manage if you use the correct operating system, whether Linux or Windows. I have recommended it, especially for those who want comprehensive features. It includes application control, malware protection, antivirus, and more, all in a single bundle. Symantec also offers deep encryption capabilities, further enhancing its value proposition. We don't have issues with malware or viruses on our network because once they release a system fix and then scan, it applies or depends on the virus's status. I rate it an eight out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The features that are the most used by the customers and partners are, at the moment, for GDPR, so obviously data encryption and data reduction. Our customers also like the partitioning option."
"The most valuable feature is the data encryption option for columns and tables."
"We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The best feature of Symantec Endpoint Encryption is the encryption itself. Encryption truly is the way to go because nowadays we are living in an era of widespread server threats, and you need to encrypt your emails and documents because you never know who might get hold of them."
"Their cloud features such as Cloud Endpoint security, ransomware modules, malware, and other modules are very effective."
"The initial setup was easy."
"It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines."
"Overall Symantec Endpoint Encryption is a reasonable solution."
"We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature."
 

Cons

"Having a single command to encrypt a table would be an improvement."
"It is really constrained as an environment because you cannot change something that would be useful. It is a very good product because it is very similar to what you have on-premises. Yes, it is constrained, but it is expected because it is a platform as a service so it has to be constrained."
"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."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."
"Its decryption time needs to be improved. Currently, its decryption time is very long, and it takes double time than encryption. They need to work on that. Its encryption time is fine."
"We would like some advanced security protection features."
"It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP"
"It was hard to install and took us about three months."
"They have too high of a price tag. That's why they're losing the market share."
"The security could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The licensing costs yearly are $5000."
"Although the performance and stability of this solution are good, our challenge is the price tag. You buy the solution once, but you also have to keep on buying the licenses yearly."
"The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
"The solution is good, but it is more expensive than other solutions in the market. Other solutions, such as BitLocker are less expensive."
"It can be expensive. However, if you plan to scale or are at a large enterprise company, this product could be what you need."
"The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
"They have two solutions for encryption including Symantec Endpoint Encryption and PGP Endpoint Encryption. With one PGP license, you can deploy the two solutions. The PGP license gives you two options."
"Symantec Endpoint Encryption is not expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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What do you like most about Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Antivirus, URL filtering, and firewall protection are the most effective features for data protection.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
We need to acquire a new license. Considering the fluctuation in exchange rates in our part of the world, we find it generally affordable. However, if there's room for it to be made more cost-effec...
 

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Sample Customers

IBVI, illycaffe, Scottish water, trueblue, AirAsia
Citrix Systems Inc., City of Lansing, Commercial & Industrial Property, France T_l_visions, Fujian Mobile Co. Ltd., Group Lotus plc, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C. (HBSS), Portugal Telecom, PostFinance, Public Pension Agency
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