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- Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

9.0
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
90%
2 Ratings

7.0
McAfee MDP
70%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) is well suited for Microsoft Windows environment. While, for MacOS it is less appropriate.
Sr. Technical Lead
Incedo Inc.Information Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
McAfee MDP
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
IT Consultant
ConsultantInformation Services, 11-50 employees
Pros
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
- The product works with Windows, Linux, and OS X.
- The management of Pointsec has really become very simple and centralized for all IT to handle with ease.
- Preboot encryption keys in the form of a password, by inserting a USB drive containing the key and/or using a one-time password generating device such as an RSA token.
Senior Systems & Network Engineer
NAS Insurance ServicesInsurance, 201-500 employees
McAfee MDP
- 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.
IT Consultant
ConsultantInformation Services, 11-50 employees
Cons
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
- Types of devices to control needs to be added like McAfee and GFI Endpoint Security.
- Device whitelisting needs more granular level like by Vendor ID, Serial Number, Device ID etc.
- Device Control and Media Protection on MacOS to be added.
Sr. Technical Lead
Incedo Inc.Information Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
McAfee MDP
- 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.
IT Consultant
ConsultantInformation Services, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—McAfee MDP
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Alternatives Considered
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
Symantec Encryption, a few management points led me to evaluate and not go with it.
Senior Systems & Network Engineer
NAS Insurance ServicesInsurance, 201-500 employees
McAfee MDP
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.
IT Consultant
ConsultantInformation Services, 11-50 employees
Return on Investment
Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec)
- It protects your data to being leaked from Endpoint.
- It protects the Removal Storage Media unauthorize use on other endpoint
- The policy management is user freindly and roll out on the endpoint is just a signle click away to protect your sensative data.
Sr. Technical Lead
Incedo Inc.Information Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
McAfee MDP
- 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.
IT Consultant
ConsultantInformation Services, 11-50 employees