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We performed a comparison between McAfee Complete Data Protection, McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention, and Microsoft BitLocker based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"In the configuration, you can restrict a user from accessing a removable drive.""I don't need to have any interaction with this product, which means that it is very, very good, and it is doing its job.""It is part of the DLP and works well for that use case.""The solution has a good interface.""It provides encryption, data protection, and DLP, all under one roof. The deployment, scalability, and reporting is too good. My clients are satisfied with the stability of the product. The solution is highly scalable. The technical support's response time and turnaround time as the solution provider are excellent. The availability of great back-end support and process support makes the product great. The initial setup is straightforward, with simple configurations. I recommend the solution.""It works seamlessly as long as it's well configured and the policies have been put properly.""With McAfee Complete Data Protection, you can managed all your security solutions from one single server and one interface. This might be the most powerful advantage of McAfee's solution.""The console allows us to manage not only endpoint protection, but DLP, and also integration with MVISION Cloud."

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"The stability of the solution can be good. However, the configuration takes a long time for it to be done properly.""The product is largely stable.""I am impressed with the tool's firewalls and web protection.""It can scale.""The overall features of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention are very good.""The most valuable feature is strong data leak prevention for data protection.""The interface showcases threat incidents very well.""The ability to block all USBs from the McAfee portal has been great."

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"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.""The platform provides good performance.""As a Microsoft shop, we find this product easy to use.""The most valuable feature is the authentication process which is very fast.""Being able to encrypt an entire hard disk has been most valuable.""It is easy to use and administer.""Microsoft BitLocker can be used to ensure that stolen PCs or laptops do not lose their data.""The product is stable."

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Cons
"The solution should be more user-friendly.""The drive side encryption can be confusing to use and needs better documentation.""As a new technology, it does need to grow.""The UI could be improved a bit.""Though there may be some ransomware detection modules now in McAfee Complete Data Protection, it's a field that McAfee should focus on, particularly having integration with some EDR or other add-ons. This is so McAfee Complete Data Protection would have more accuracy in detecting new ransomware in the market. What I'd like to see in the next release of the solution is for its pricing to be more cost-effective because some competitors have cheaper pricing, so McAfee Complete Data Protection can't compete. Sometimes, some new vendors offer other solutions rather than McAfee Complete Data Protection, to win customers over, and this is a loss for McAfee.""The solution's pricing could be better.""It is difficult to manage.""Initial setup was complex."

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"Our client is not very happy with the lack of support, the skills, and the effectiveness of the tool.""The product uses a lot of resources and because of this it is not always a good solution for every situation.""The UI needs to be simplified.""When this solution is used it requires a lot of administration because the users can have difficulties using it and require assistance. The administrators are continuously modifying the policies for the users. Technical support will be used frequently.""The pricing is high for licensing and support and the GUI interface is good but could use updating.""The initial setup is very complex.""There needs to be support for blocking the sending of files by email because even if you block or remove an external disk, the files are not protected.""We need to do a lot of configuration."

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"The solution should offer encryption for other items such as shared folders, removable media, etc.""They could improve cloud integration regarding attribute and encryption key management.""I would like to be able to encrypt our cloud tenancy.""It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it.""The solution lacks the ability to allow its user to provide limited access to someone.""The integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better.""It needs a management console.""The initial setup is complex."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price of this solution needs to be improved."
  • "The price is good, it's a low-cost solution."
  • "This solution is reasonably priced."
  • "The pricing is better than that of some competing products."
  • "The pricing of the cloud offering seems confusing."
  • "I think the price could be a little bit less."
  • "McAfee Complete Data Protection is a little bit expensive."
  • "We currently have a contract option with McAfee Complete Data Protection."
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  • "The pricing seems expensive both for the license and the support."
  • "The price is high for this type of product."
  • "If the client purchases the entire suite of McAfee Endpoint, the license is included."
  • "Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
  • "There is an annual license to use this solution."
  • "It's not a cheap option."
  • "I'm paying the license for McAfee Total Protection yearly. It could be cheaper, but it's fine."
  • "The price of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive. It is not the most expensive solution but it is typically 15 to 20 percent higher than other solutions. There is no additional cost to using McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention."
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  • "BitLocker is already in Windows 10 and its price has already been "paid"."
  • "It is a totally free solution."
  • "This solution is included with Microsoft Server and my clients did not have to pay for anything extra."
  • "It's not about pricing, because we are working with Enterprise companies that already have Windows Enterprise, so BitLocker comes already included as a Windows feature. It's free for Enterprise users. The price is only for deployment. The customer will pay for McAfee, however."
  • "The cost of this solution is bundled in with part of the subscription for the Microsoft Cloud. We have users subscribed to Enterprise E5 and it comes with E5"
  • "The price of this solution should be more competitive."
  • "BitLocker is included in our license and doesn't cost us anything extra."
  • "It is free. It is enabled as part of the operating system. Once you have an operating system license, you're licensed for Bitlocker."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive… more »
    Top Answer:It provides encryption, data protection, and DLP, all under one roof The deployment, scalability, and reporting is too… more »
    Top Answer:When it comes to pricing, I've observed an increase recently.
    Top Answer:The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal… more »
    Top Answer:McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is expensive.
    Top Answer:Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt the… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive… more »
    Top Answer:The solution has a feature that automatically asks the users to upgrade their password once we set up the process.
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    Also Known As
    McAfee Total Protection for Data, McAfee Total Protection for DLP, Total Protection for Data, Intel Security Total Protection for Data
    BitLocker, MS BitLocker
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    Overview

    Sensitive data is constantly at risk of loss, theft, and exposure. Many times, the data simply walks right out the front door on a laptop or USB device. Companies that suffer such a data loss risk serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, public disclosure, brand damage, customer distrust, and financial losses. According to a Ponemon Institute report, 7% of all corporate laptops will be lost or stolen sometime during their useful life. The rapid proliferation of mobile devices with large storage capacities and often internet access is opening up even more channels for data loss or theft, so protecting sensitive, proprietary, and personally identifiable information must be a top priority. McAfee Complete Data Protection Suites address all of these concerns and many more.

    McAfee Total Protection for Data solution suite protects your data using a combination of powerful encryption, access control, and user-behavior monitoring.

    BitLocker is a full disk encryption solution that protects your data from theft, hacking, and loss. BitLocker achieves this by encrypting the entire drive that hosts your operating system and all your data. BitLocker can work on all operating systems, drives, or devices, including portable storage devices.

    After BitLocker completes the data encryption, it generates a recovery key. Only those with the correct encryption key will be able to decrypt and access the encrypted files and information. Attempts to access secured data on premises or over the network will be met with either authentication prompts or error messages saying the data cannot be accessed.

    BitLocker provides its users with peace of mind by improving security and reducing risks of critical data loss and intrusions.

    Benefits of Microsoft BitLocker

    • Comprehensive data protection: BitLocker encryption provides increased security for data throughout its lifecycle, which starts with the creation and storage of the data and ends with its removal. Encryption prevents important data from being accidentally revealed or stolen. When data is encrypted, stealing data is more difficult, and hackers are often discouraged from instigating a cyberattack.

    • BitLocker is free with Microsoft Windows: Microsoft BitLocker is free to use and very easy to set up.

    • Good performance: BitLocker does not make the computer slow down or freeze when in use. You are free to work on other processes with BitLocker running in the background. BitLocker’s interface is very intuitive and the process of encrypting and decrypting data is straightforward and fast.

    • Prevent unauthorized data modification: BitLocker helps to keep your computing environment safe from any unauthorized changes. BitLocker regularly inspects your boot settings every time your PC is turned on. When BitLocker notices that modifications have been made to your boot environment, it forces the PC to enter recovery mode.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft BitLocker stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its powerful encryption capabilities and its user-friendly user interface.

    An ICT operations and security manager notes, “It is free and native to the OS. We don't have to worry about upgrades or maintaining the product. You encrypt the disk, and you save the recovery key. That's it. The person puts their password in, and after that, it is up to them. If they forget their password, they have to bring it in to get it unlocked.”

    Kevin C., a director at Pathfinder, writes, “Theease 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.”

    Sample Customers
    Xcel Energy
    Kleberg Bank
    ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Government13%
    Security Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm33%
    Security Firm13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Comms Service Provider6%
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    Financial Services Firm24%
    Insurance Company12%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise26%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Small Business61%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
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