Check Point Endpoint Media Encryption and Port Protection (Pointsec) vs McAfee MDP

• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• Decreasing vulnerability to attack is the key, it's the game to play and Pointsec plays it very well.
• Key management systems and the various recovery options are very well thought out.
• Full disk encryption vs. file or folder encryption system. With FDE data is encrypted automatically when it's stored on the hard disk making this the best solution.

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• 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.

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