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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The program really excels at basic mobile protection against malware and viruses. It offers some unique features as its anti-theft application that can help keep mobile devices from being used by unauthorized users. It works well when providing basic security for mobile devices out in the field or in remote work situations. However, it companies may need more extensive or additional security applications to ensure adequate protection
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 Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
The program does well with virus and malware scanning abilities. It also has a unique anti-theft feature that can help secure mobile devices. The program offers multiple privacy roles that allows sharing of different levels of access to applications. 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 Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
The program could use some improvement in its setup and installation process. Another area needing improvement could be its interactive interface. Perhaps a learning tutorial or guide could be added to the application. 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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McAfee Mobile Data Protection offers basic security measures for mobile computing devices without a high cost or extensive training. However, it also may lack some needed features such as data encryption utilized by other products. While its interface is not perfect, it is easier to learn than more feature robust products on the market.
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 Trellix (FireEye + McAfee)
McAfee Mobile Data Protection provides a fairly easy and low cost security measure for providing basic to medium security for mobile devices. While not perfect, it does it basic job fairly well. The program may require a bit of a learning curve for some end users with its interface and installation processes. This may require some additional training or support. The program lacks some of the more advanced data protection abilities found in other competitor products. The result may be a need for additional security applications. Read full review ScreenShots