Compare Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Symantec Data Loss Prevention 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Star Rating
(29)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Star Rating
(149)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Symantec Data Loss PreventionForcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) overall.
- Reviewers felt that Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) meets the needs of their business better than Symantec Data Loss Prevention.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Symantec Data Loss Prevention is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) over Symantec Data Loss Prevention.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
No pricing availableSymantec Data Loss Prevention
No pricing availableFree Trial
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
No trial information availableSymantec Data Loss Prevention
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
19
8.7
99
Ease of Use
8.8
19
8.4
100
Ease of Setup
9.2
15
7.7
64
Ease of Admin
9.4
15
8.1
64
Quality of Support
8.5
19
8.6
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
15
8.5
61
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
18
8.8
98
Features by Category
Administration
8.9
15
9.0
20
8.6
15
9.0
17
8.5
14
9.2
18
Governance
8.8
15
8.8
16
8.6
14
9.1
18
9.1
15
9.3
18
Security
8.5
14
8.9
18
8.6
15
9.2
18
9.0
14
9.1
19
9.2
14
9.3
16
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Symantec Data Loss Prevention are categorized as Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Unique Categories
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has no unique categories
Symantec Data Loss Prevention has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
24.0%
Banking
20.0%
Financial Services
16.0%
Computer & Network Security
12.0%
Information Services
8.0%
Other
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
28.2%
Computer & Network Security
8.2%
Computer Software
6.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Retail
2.7%
Other
50.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Forcepoint DLP used for?
1 Comment
KK
DLP, or Data Loss Prevention, is a cybersecurity solution that detects and prevents data breaches. Since it blocks extraction of sensitive data,...Read more
What are the features of DLP?
1 Comment
DK
Machine Learning, Fingerprinting, Predefined rules, Regex, Dictionary, Data DiscoveryRead more
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has no more discussions with answers
I have a subscription license for Network Monitor and Network Prevent for Web bundle. Is there a cross-grade SKU for me to move to Network Prevent for Web virtual appliance?
1 Comment
Official Response from Symantec Data Loss Prevention
No. You can purchase subscription license for Network Prevent for Web virtual appliance once their current subscription of Network Monitor and Network...Read more
I have a perpetual license for Network Prevent for Web. Is there a cross-grade SKU for me to move to Network Prevent for Web hardware appliance?
1 Comment
Official Response from Symantec Data Loss Prevention
No. Network Prevent for Web hardware appliance is licensed per appliance. There is no cross-grade between different meters.Read more
Licensing
1 Comment
Official Response from Symantec Data Loss Prevention
100. In this virtualization scenario, the license quantity is based on the maximum number of concurrent session supported by the XenApp server.Read more
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