# Sensitive Data Protection vs Symantec Data Loss Prevention Comparison

| | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 149 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Sensitive Data Protection

Pros:
- Cost Efficiency (1 reviews)
- Flexibility (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (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)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (99 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.4 (100 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 7.7 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.1 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.5 (61 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Sensitive Data Protection

#### 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 Loss Prevention (DLP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Protection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | 9.1/10 | 25 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Sensitive Data Protection | 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 | Sensitive Data Protection | 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 | Sensitive Data Protection | 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) | 

### Data-Centric Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Protection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Protection

| Feature | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Structured and Unstructured Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Persistent Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Usability

| Feature | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Algorithyms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-Platforms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data De-Identification

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Protection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **GDPR compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CCPA compliant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Static pseudonymization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic pseudonymization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch de-identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Connectivity

| Feature | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile SDK** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web services APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Sensitive Data Protection** | N/A | N/A |
| **Symantec Data Loss Prevention** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Sensitive Data Protection | 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 | Sensitive Data Protection | 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 | Sensitive Data Protection | 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 | 

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

**Unique to Sensitive Data Protection (2):** [Data De-Identification Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-de-identification), [Data-Centric Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-centric-security)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Sensitive Data Protection | Symantec Data Loss Prevention | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.7% | 18.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 38.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.3% | 43.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Sensitive Data Protection

- **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 16.7%
- **Computer Software:** 16.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 8.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 8.3%
- **Medical Practice:** 8.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.3%
- **Computer Hardware:** 8.3%

#### 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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- [Incydr](https://www.g2.com/products/incydr/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [Trend Micro Smart Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/trend-micro-smart-protection/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP)](https://www.g2.com/products/forcepoint-data-loss-prevention-dlp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [Netskope One Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/netskope-one-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 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 (482 reviews)
- [Zscaler Internet Access](https://www.g2.com/products/zscaler-internet-access/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (196 reviews)
- [Teramind](https://www.g2.com/products/teramind/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (155 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Sensitive Data Protection

No discussions available for this product.

### 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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