# Cortex XDR vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention Comparison | | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 81 | 149 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Cortex XDR Pros: - Alert Notifications (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (2 reviews) - Agent Issues (1 reviews) ### Symantec Data Loss Prevention Pros: - Data Protection (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Complex Configuration (1 reviews) - False Positives (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (99 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (56 reviews) | 8.4 (100 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (48 reviews) | 7.7 (64 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 8.1 (64 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (37 reviews) | 8.5 (61 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (52 reviews) | 8.8 (98 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Cortex XDR #### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | 9.1/10 | 25 | #### Administration | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Data Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | | **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (18 reviews) | #### Governance | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | | **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | | **Data Visibility** | Not enough data | 9.3 (18 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.9 (18 reviews) | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | 9.2 (18 reviews) | | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.1 (19 reviews) | | **Breach Detection** | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | ### Endpoint Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | 9.4/10 | 10 | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Device Control** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **System Isolation** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Endpoint Intelligence** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Automated Remediation** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Incident Reports** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Behavioral Analysis** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Network Detection and Response (NDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Analysis | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metadata Enrichment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Response | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Response Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Detection | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Network Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR) | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | 9.1/10 | 27 | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Detection & Response | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Response Automation** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Threat Hunting** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rule-Based Detection** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Detection** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Extensibility** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Workflow Automation** | 9.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Unified Visibility** | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Threat Intelligence** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Collection** | 9.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Data Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Compliance | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Endpoint Protection | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### System Control | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Vulnerability Prevention | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Management | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Cortex XDR** | N/A | N/A | | **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) | Feature | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Cortex XDR (5):** [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms), [Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-detection-and-response-ndr), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr) **Unique to Symantec Data Loss Prevention (1):** [Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-loss-prevention-dlp) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Cortex XDR | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 19.7% | 18.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.8% | 38.2% | | **Enterprise** | 39.5% | 43.6% | ### By Industry #### Cortex XDR - **Information Technology and Services:** 17.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 15.9% - **Financial Services:** 7.2% - **Banking:** 5.8% - **Telecommunications:** 4.3% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.3% - **Computer Software:** 4.3% - **Consulting:** 2.9% - **Consumer Goods:** 2.9% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.9% - **Other:** 31.9% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Cortex XDR - [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (836 reviews) - [CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (438 reviews) - [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1003 reviews) - [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (211 reviews) - [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (312 reviews) - [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews) - [Vectra AI Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/vectra-ai-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews) - [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (106 reviews) - [Symantec End-user Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-end-user-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (553 reviews) ### Alternatives to Symantec Data Loss Prevention - [Safetica](https://www.g2.com/products/safetica/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (203 reviews) - [Netwrix Endpoint Protector](https://www.g2.com/products/netwrix-endpoint-protector/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (160 reviews) - [Incydr](https://www.g2.com/products/incydr/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (43 reviews) - [Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (42 reviews) - [Trend Micro Smart Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-smart-protection/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (91 reviews) - [Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (22 reviews) - [BetterCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/bettercloud/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (486 reviews) - [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (259 reviews) - [Teramind](https://www.g2.com/products/teramind/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (181 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Cortex XDR - Title: [What is Cortex XDR?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cortex-xdr) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I do not know the nuts and bolts of how XDR works, but it stands for "Extended detection and response" and it is more thorough in monitoring for potential..." ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xdr-vs-symantec-data-loss-prevention)