# Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention, Varonis Data Security Platform vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention Comparison

| | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 22 | 73 | 149 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (57.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (63.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

Pros:
- Data Protection (1 reviews)
- Email Security (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)

### Varonis Data Security Platform

Pros:
- Security (22 reviews)
- Data Protection (21 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (18 reviews)
- Learning Curve (10 reviews)

### Symantec Data Loss Prevention

Pros:
- Data Protection (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Configuration (1 reviews)
- False Positives (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (17 reviews) | 9.3 (63 reviews) | 8.7 (99 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (17 reviews) | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 8.4 (100 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 7.7 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 8.1 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (64 reviews) | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Varonis Data Security Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Symantec Data Loss Prevention

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Governance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | 8.7/10 | 18 |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Modelling** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards and Visualizations** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Glossary** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Profililng** | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lineage** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Training and Guidelines** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Roles Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Quality

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Preparation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Distribution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Data Unification** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Maintainence

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Quality Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Data Governance

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | 9.0/10 | 13 |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | 9.0/10 | 17 |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | 9.1/10 | 25 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Management** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Incident Logs** | 8.6 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 

#### Governance

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Data Visibility** | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | 9.5 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Breach Detection** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 

### Data-Centric Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | 8.8/10 | 43 |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Discovery** | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Structured and Unstructured Data** | Not enough data | 8.6 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Persistent Protection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.8 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Usability

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Algorithyms** | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-Platforms** | Not enough data | 8.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Privileged Access Management (PAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | 8.9/10 | 5 |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Policy, User, and Role Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Approval Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Provisioning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Changes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Access Requests** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign-On** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **BYOD support** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Password Vault** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live session recording & playback** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Hide passwords** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Temporary, time-limited privilege** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audit Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audit log** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Sensitive Data Discovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | 9.2/10 | 17 |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Structure type** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual search** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Template algorithms** | Not enough data | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom algorithms** | Not enough data | 8.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **False-positive management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple file and location types** | Not enough data | 9.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Sensitive Data Discovery

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Insider Threat Management (ITM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | 9.1/10 | 9 |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Silent Deploy** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Detect Data Movement** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File and Application Activity** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Trigger Alerts** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Searchable Evidence** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen Recording** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Keystroke Logging** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Sentiment Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Misconfiguration Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Permission Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Risk Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions Features

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Movement Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | 9.5/10 | 9 |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Context** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Logging** | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous real‑time monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Discover & classify sensitive data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom classification support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Detect excessive entitlements & toxic combinations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance posture assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk‑based exposure scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Guided remediation actions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with enforcement tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Track remediation progress & trends** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Security Ecosystem Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Policy Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Permissions Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Posture Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Generated Content Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |
| **Varonis Data Security Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp)


**Unique to Varonis Data Security Platform (9):** [ Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-security-posture-management-dspm), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools), [Sensitive Data Discovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sensitive-data-discovery), [User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-and-entity-behavior-analytics-ueba), [Data-Centric Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-centric-security), [Insider Threat Management (ITM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/insider-threat-management-itm), [Data Governance Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-governance-tools), [SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/saas-security-posture-management-sspm-solutions), [Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/privileged-access-management-pam)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention | Varonis Data Security Platform | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 14.3% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 57.1% | 27.8% | 38.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 28.6% | 63.9% | 43.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

- **Financial Services:** 28.6%
- **Accounting:** 14.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.8%
- **Investment Banking:** 4.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.8%
- **Entertainment:** 4.8%
- **E-Learning:** 4.8%
- **Other:** 9.5%

#### Varonis Data Security Platform

- **Financial Services:** 13.2%
- **Retail:** 10.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 8.8%
- **Accounting:** 5.9%
- **Banking:** 5.9%
- **Food & Beverages:** 5.9%
- **Insurance:** 4.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.4%
- **Legal Services:** 2.9%
- **Human Resources:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 35.3%

#### Symantec Data Loss Prevention

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 8.2%
- **Computer Software:** 6.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Retail:** 2.7%
- **Research:** 2.7%
- **Internet:** 2.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.7%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Financial Services:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 38.2%

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## Alternatives

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## Top Discussions

### Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention

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### Varonis Data Security Platform

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### Symantec Data Loss Prevention

- Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-37657434-a03a-448a-8445-78b9f35c0128) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. You can purchase subscription license for Network Prevent for Web virtual appliance once their current subscription of Network Monitor and Network..."
- Title: [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?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-f294d6d4-bed2-4f1a-bd06-3815d135f021) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. Network Prevent for Web hardware appliance is licensed per appliance. There is no cross-grade between different meters."
- Title: [Licensing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-4883ade6-ae98-4ca9-b574-6ba2ad6cd844) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "100. In this virtualization scenario, the license quantity is based on the maximum number of concurrent session supported by the XenApp server."
- Title: [What if I have 10,000 employees, but only want to buy Network Discover for 1,000 users. Can I do that?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-231dba6c-5111-40fd-8495-a60a01af53b2) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "It depends. If you choose to purchase coverage for all enterprise users who have access to the corporate network, which includes the data and document..."
- Title: [Licensing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/licensing-a2687c98-a134-44d1-9d78-537d6a12e699) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "You will need 1,000 licenses of Network Monitor, Network Prevent for Email, and Network Prevent for Web. DLP for Network products are licensed per Managed..."

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