We performed a comparison between McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention and Microsoft BitLocker 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."The tool focuses on endpoints rather than networks. Endpoints cover everything. It wouldn't be possible to steal confidential information from endpoints."
"The solution is very user-friendly and valuable."
"The interface showcases threat incidents very well."
"The most valuable feature is strong data leak prevention for data protection."
"The solution has good stability and endpoint."
"What I like about McAfee Total Protection is that it's working. I also like that it doesn't require any specific knowledge to set up."
"Enables customization of file types and for different scenarios."
"This solution has a rich set of policies."
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"Microsoft BitLocker can be used to ensure that stolen PCs or laptops do not lose their data."
"The hard drive encryption is very good."
"Being able to encrypt an entire hard disk has been most valuable."
"We have not seen any bugs or glitches, so the stability is good."
"It holds significant value as it reduces the need for extensive IT management to handle security across networks and environments"
"Integration with System Center Configuration Manager (C: and D: logical drives are encrypted before installing Windows via SCCM)."
"It is easy to use and administer."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the protection and ease of use."
"The licensing cost for McAfee Total Protection could be cheaper, but apart from that, I don't need anything else. The software has what I need."
"In my experience, it's not really user-friendly for me, in terms of how I navigate with the ePolicy Orchestrator. They need to upgrade their management console."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by having artificial intelligence."
"I would like the solution to improve the AI features for anti-virus detection. I also want the software to include a tool for malware detection."
"The user interface is messy and could be simplified."
"McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention could improve by making the customer aware of the benefits of the solution which would increase the adoption. Additionally, if there were features to suit multi-cloud environments it would be helpful. If the solution can intelligently identify which is important data for the organization and should not be released from the organization without authorization would be a benefit."
"We need to do a lot of configuration."
"Lacks GDPR regulations to enhance security."
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"I would like to see improvement in the solution's central management of passwords. Currently, we install it separately."
"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."
"The pricing should be improved."
"The encryption takes a long time to complete, and our system runs very slowly while it is encrypting."
"The reporting in Microsoft is very minimal."
"It needs a management console."
"The implementation of BitLocker is not simple. There are many prerequisites and hours of study and testing."
"It is not good for cross-compatibility, so our Mac users are not able to use it."
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McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is ranked 9th in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) with 29 reviews while Microsoft BitLocker is ranked 1st in Endpoint Encryption with 59 reviews. McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is rated 7.4, while Microsoft BitLocker is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention writes "Highly beneficial DLP functionality, full system protection, and useful file scanning". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft BitLocker writes "User-friendly, easy to set up, and offers real-time machine status updates". McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention is most compared with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, Trend Micro Integrated Data Loss Prevention, Cisco Secure Endpoint and HP Wolf Security, whereas Microsoft BitLocker is most compared with ESET Endpoint Encryption, McAfee Complete Data Protection, Symantec Endpoint Encryption, Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption and WinMagic SecureDoc. See our McAfee Total Protection for Data Loss Prevention vs. Microsoft BitLocker report.
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