Likelihood to Recommend It is well suited especially for users that access or store sensitive/confidential data on their computers. In the case of where users are accessing confidential data over the network, it is highly recommended to use Bitlocker to encrypt the computer. In the case where users are storing confidential data on their computer, it should be a requirement that BitLocker is used/enabled. It would be less appropriate if someone was using a computer and they were not dealing with any sensitive data, or in cases where the computer is used for recreational purposes (browsing the web, playing games, etc).
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For a small or mid-sized firm with distributed computing requirements like ours, Symantec Norton is well suited. It is an ideal solution as it is easy-to-use and the pricing is the right fit on account of geographical customisation. Small businesses, especially, realise the value of endpoint protection only when they encounter serious issues, therefore their product becomes well suited for those who may dither because of the lack of clarity and poor pricing structure of other options. However, the most important feature still remains its effectiveness, which makes it the most optimal option at the right price
Read full review Pros Encrypts the entire drive and provides a high level of security. In an Active Directory environment, you can set up BitLocker to automatically save keys to AD. As part of Windows, no additional licensing costs. Set up and configuration is relatively easy. Uses TPM module to increase security. Read full review NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec)
In term of pricing In term of Advanced threat protection User friendly solution and good support team. Read full review Cons Encryption is not resumed after being suspended sometimes Sometimes it take a long time to encrypt a disk Encrypting secondary drives can be tricky Read full review NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec)
Confusing Workflow at Renewal Fixed Bundle Sizes may be an issue for Smaller Businesses with in-the-middle requirements Easier Installation Read full review Support Rating I give it a nine because encryption always leaves room for improvement, and it must change as security threats evolve and improve, and having an ever-evolving system is essential.
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Alternatives Considered BitLocker Drive Encryption solution offering is cheaper than the one that
McAfee offers, it will help you with specific business concerns like "how many encrypted assets do I have?" it's easy to maintain, easy to deploy, and easy to track. It's best suited for companies that are not trying to go far away on the disk encryption matter
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Read full review Return on Investment It allowed us to move to whole drive encryption without much effort Integrated in Windows Enterprise, so free With the right recovery key, it is really easy for IT to recover the data, backup or reset the user's password. Read full review NortonLifeLock (formerly Symantec)
Data Protection is ensured which ensures positive focus from all team members on their work which certain results in improved productivity at the individual level of 2-4% that consequently improves organisational productivity. Our cost of external inputs for data security issues is NIL therefore obviously reducing the bottomline by 1-2% which would be the average cost incurred by organisations of our size in general. Of course an event maybe costlier, but I am sticking to averages since we have had no events. Overall, we feel that the cost of security software is also lower on account of optimised pricing by Symantec. While the expense in this segment is a fraction of total IT costs, and therefore tangible savings are also fractional. However, So, since the value of outcomes (lack of security related negative events) is much higher, intangible benefits are even higher. Read full review ScreenShots