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We performed a comparison between Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade, Microsoft BitLocker, and Symantec Endpoint Encryption based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"They have Disc Encryption, Anti-Malware, and a VPN Blade which is beneficial for us.""We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives.""The most valuable feature of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is hard disk protection.""Its ability to provide a security layer of encryption that allows us to prevent unauthorized access to computers.""The solution provides complete security for one's workstation.""Encryption prevents data loss which can cost the organization a lot of resources.""The initial setup is easy.""It has addressed storage and data transfer demands efficiently."

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"Integration with System Center Configuration Manager (C: and D: logical drives are encrypted before installing Windows via SCCM).""Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up.""Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable features are stability and simplicity in terms of usage.""The product is stable.""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.""I like the simplicity and ease of use of this solution.""The most valuable feature is the authentication process which is very fast.""Feature-wise we have the ability to encrypt fast."

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"The encryption feature is very good.""This product is a solid, all-in-one solution for enterprise data management.""I like the solution for its encryption.""We have been very satisfied with the solution's security capabilities.""It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information.""Their cloud features such as Cloud Endpoint security, ransomware modules, malware, and other modules are very effective.""We find the dashboard, endpoint mobile encryption, and email encryption valuable.""Disk encryption and file and folder encryption are the most valuable and used features. It is also very well integrated with Symantec Messaging Gateway and Symantec DLP, which is helpful in protecting any kind of information that goes outside. Symantec DLP catches an email and sends it to the encryption server. The encryption server encrypts the email and intimates to the user that confidential information is being sent out. The administrator can then take appropriate action."

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Cons
"Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it.""They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly.""There are a few cases of security breaches when the networking system fails and can lead to malware attacks. The next release should focus more on data virtualization and support for all computing devices.""In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment.""The cost of maintaining the system is high for personal use.""I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten.""While the solution works as it should, it is overly expensive.""The tool should be able to recover data from a stolen device."

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"I would recommend BitLocker only because of the economic side, not the technical side. If the features were included in the already existing licenses I would use it. If not, I would recommend other products.""Microsoft BitLocker needs to be an all-inclusive solution. For example, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) cryptoprocessor is required to use Bitlocker with your computer which keeps Bitlocker from adoption beyond Windows.""Some of the technical internal functions, such as encryption protocols or something similar, could be improved.""The deployment process regarding prerequisites and automation could be easy to understand.""They should offer better login capabilities that are more secure.""The solution needs to have better protection and improve its pricing.""The solution’s user interface could be improved.""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."

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"The agent can be improved on the solution. Right now, we have an Endpoint Protection agent as well as an encryption agent and another for the DLVs and other services. We would prefer a single agent for the entire product.""The product can be expensive. Price was a factor in moving away from the product.""The instability of the company and lack of presence in the Middle East is affecting product use.""The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh.""The UI could be improved.""The program's disk encryption is not very friendly with Microsoft OS updates. We have a problem with updates failing unless we use a time-consuming work-around.""Its remote deployment should be improved. Currently, there is no remote deployment for Symantec Endpoint Encryption. You have to install it manually. There are some issues with AD integration and the time taken to reflect a password on the Endpoint Encryption Manager when a new user has changed the password, but they are already working on these issues, and these will be resolved in the next release.""The security could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "As it costs $125 per workstation per year, something which is above the price of what the competition is charging, the solution is definitely too expensive."
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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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  • "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 licensing costs yearly are $5000."
  • "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."
  • "Depending on how many modules you will use (up to five) the licensing will be more expensive."
  • "The pricing is fair but there is variability in our area that needs to be addressed."
  • "The cost of this solution is a little on the higher side."
  • "The license is not very expensive."
  • "There is a license required for this solution."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The cost of licenses depends on the characteristics or implementation you are looking for.
    Top Answer:They should improve the interface and make it a little more user-friendly. They should also improve performance in… more »
    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:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive… more »
    Top Answer:One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings.
    Top Answer:We hold an annual license, and their pricing is competitive, falling into the affordable range. I would rate it around… more »
    Top Answer:The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines.
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    Also Known As
    BitLocker, MS BitLocker
    Symantec Drive Encryption
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    Overview

    The Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade provides automatic security for all information on endpoint hard drives, including user data, operating system files and temporary and erased files. For maximum data protection, multi-factor pre-boot authentication ensures user identity, while encryption prevents data loss from theft.
    Learn more about Full disk encryption.

    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.”

    Symantec Drive Encryption, powered by PGP technology provides organizations with strong full-disk and removable media encryption and the ability to integrate with Symantec Data Loss Prevention. Intuitive management enables enterprise scale deployments and features compliance-based, out-of-the-box reporting plus customizable reports. Management capabilities include support for native OS encryption (FileVault2) and Opal compliant self-encrypting drives.
    Sample Customers
    Osmose, International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
    ACV, Proaxis Therapy, Choice Hotels International, adnymics GmbH, Intermedia, NMBS/SNCB
    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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    Security Firm29%
    Government14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Cloud Provider14%
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    Security Firm23%
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Insurance Company5%
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    Financial Services Firm22%
    Government13%
    Insurance Company13%
    Computer Software Company9%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm56%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm6%
    Construction Company6%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business57%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise51%
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Large Enterprise43%
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    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
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