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

Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Encryption solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"We never had any complaints about the performance of computers with this tool to be able to manage the protection of disks and drives.""It keeps the devices well monitored.""This software has helped individuals in the organization avoid data loss.""It's easily scalable and adaptable to the needs of the business.""This encryption is relatively fast and really covers the needs required.""The initial setup is easy.""End-to-end encryption provides full disk encryption, ensuring that all data on the device, including the operating system.""Encryption prevents data loss which can cost the organization a lot of resources."

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"It has reduced the number of incidents related to the loss of information.""The solution is pretty stable.""It helps us put antivirus solutions in place and prevent malware from getting to our machines.""You get updates and other encrypted files easily.""It is fairly stable.""We use it for protecting accounts, which is its most valuable feature.""The solution is great for large-scale deployments.""The management console gives us the ability to quickly control who sees what, ensures we are on the latest version, and up-to-date."

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Cons
"The response time for technical support could be faster.""I rate the support from Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade a six out of ten.""Regarding the general topic of support, many have annoyances with it.""The tool is too expensive to be an add-on to the main solution. They could launch it independently so that costs can be lowered.""I would like to bring centralized management to mobile devices.""In the future, I would like to see is the ability to decrypt equipment.""You do need to be careful that you don't mess too much with the endpoint, or you might have issues with the work stations.""The encryption is fast; however, when it comes to generating decryption of the OS disks, it is sometimes very slow, generating a loss of time."

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"The solution presently doesn't let network folder encryption be done on Macintosh.""The security could be improved.""The solution does not have endpoint control.""The GUI could use some enhancement, particularly in making option sets easier to locate on client machines.""The solution does slow down the device a little bit, once it's installed.""More features need to be included in the encryption software.""It's difficult to integrate the solution with the DLP""Symantec Endpoint Encryption can improve by being more secure."

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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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  • "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 encrypting and decrypting data more efficiently. A lot of machine resources are… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection… more »
    Top Answer:One notable aspect is the ability to customize alerts and other settings.
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    Also Known As
    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.

    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)
    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
    Top Industries
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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 Firm56%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government6%
    Aerospace/Defense Firm6%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Healthcare Company7%
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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 Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise62%
    Buyer's Guide
    Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is ranked 3rd in Endpoint Encryption with 16 reviews while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is ranked 7th in Endpoint Encryption with 33 reviews. Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is rated 8.6, while Symantec Endpoint Encryption is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade writes "Good encryption with a helpful central management console and excellent reliability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Endpoint Encryption writes "Robust data protection with user-friendly deployment, competitive pricing, and comprehensive features like customizable alerts and effective detection capabilities but needs GUI improvements". Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade is most compared with Microsoft BitLocker, Cisco Secure Endpoint and McAfee Complete Data Protection, whereas Symantec Endpoint Encryption is most compared with Microsoft BitLocker, McAfee Complete Data Protection, Cisco Secure Endpoint, Digital Guardian and ESET Endpoint Encryption. See our Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade vs. Symantec Endpoint Encryption report.

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