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We performed a comparison between Microsoft BitLocker and Oracle Advanced Security based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most important aspect of this solution is that if your laptop gets stolen, the information is encrypted.""Being able to encrypt an entire hard disk has been most valuable.""Microsoft BitLocker can be used to ensure that stolen PCs or laptops do not lose their data.""BitLocker is completely stable.""The manageability of it is a valuable feature.""You can do a silent remote deployment very fast.""The platform provides good performance.""While it helps mitigate unauthorized data access by enhancing file and system protection through encryption, the tool is really enhanced with the combination of other Microsoft Security and Compliance features like data labeling."

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"The most valuable feature is the data encryption option for columns and tables.""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."

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Cons
"The solution lacks the ability to allow its user to provide limited access to someone.""The product must improve the centralization of keys.""The solution’s user interface could be improved.""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.""If the encryption was faster then it would make the experience more pleasant.""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.""Lacks a portal that can be managed rather than just existing.""The implementation of BitLocker is not simple. There are many prerequisites and hours of study and testing."

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"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.""Having a single command to encrypt a table would be an improvement."

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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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    Top Answer:Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt the DE partitions while it is sometimes more straightforward and faster to reinstall… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection… more »
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    BitLocker, MS BitLocker
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    Overview

    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.”

    Oracle Advanced Security provides data encryption and strong authentication services to the Oracle database, safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized access from the network and the operating system. It also protects against theft, loss, and improper decommissioning of storage media and database backups.

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    Financial Services Firm24%
    Insurance Company12%
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company9%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm22%
    Government10%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Healthcare Company9%
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise72%
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    Microsoft BitLocker is ranked 1st in Endpoint Encryption with 59 reviews while Oracle Advanced Security is ranked 12th in Endpoint Encryption. Microsoft BitLocker is rated 8.2, while Oracle Advanced Security is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft BitLocker writes "User-friendly, easy to set up, and offers real-time machine status updates". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle Advanced Security writes "Good support, stable, and offers encryption at both the column and table level". Microsoft BitLocker is most compared with ESET Endpoint Encryption, McAfee Complete Data Protection, Symantec Endpoint Encryption, Trend Micro Endpoint Encryption and Check Point Full Disk Encryption Software Blade, whereas Oracle Advanced Security is most compared with IBM Security Guardium Data Protection, Voltage SecureData Enterprise, Protegrity Data Security and Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting.

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