--- title: Symantec Encryption Reviews meta\_title: 'Symantec Encryption Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 40 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Symantec Encryption works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 3.7 review\_count: 40 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Confidentiality url: https://www.g2.com/categories/confidentiality --- # Symantec Encryption Reviews & Product Details Laptops and removable media devices have provided today’s mobile workforce the freedom to work anywhere. With this freedom comes a greater risk of a data breach through lost or stolen devices. Symantec Endpoint Encryption combines strong full-disk and removable media encryption with centralized management to protect sensitive information and ensure regulatory compliance. Symantec provides maximum protection by encrypting each drive, sector-by-sector, ensuring that all files are encrypted. In addition to protecting laptops and desktops, Endpoint Encryption supports various types of removable media including USB drives, external hard drives, and CD/DVD/Blu-ray media. With Symantec, removable media users can access their data on any Windows or Mac system, even if encryption isn’t installed on the machine. * * * Seller [Broadcom](https://www.g2.com/sellers/broadcom-ab3091cd-4724-46a8-ac89-219d6bc8e166) Discussions [Symantec Encryption Community](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-encryption/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 3 months ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-encryption/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Kaspersky Next Optimum](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kaspersky Next Optimum") Kaspersky Next Optimum 4.3/5(208) ](https://www.g2.com/products/kaspersky-next-optimum/reviews) [ ![Microsoft BitLocker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Microsoft BitLocker") Microsoft BitLocker 4.6/5(25) ](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-bitlocker/reviews) [ ![VeraCrypt](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "VeraCrypt") VeraCrypt 4.5/5(51) ](https://www.g2.com/products/veracrypt/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-encryption/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 40 real user reviews. Implementation Time 3 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") UN Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 6/3/2025 "Symantec Security works" 4/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? I use Symantec Security for work purposes and it allows me to encrypt data needed so that banks can access the money needed from clients. It is very simple and efficient Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? The time it takes to get from one end to the other is not time effective Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? It is allowing banks to receive their money in a timely manner Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Alex H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alex H.") AH Alex H. Security Insurance Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 3/29/2019 "Works well" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? Ease of installation. Offline support, Low CPU and Memory needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? Matter of how to allow unencrypted Mail also upgrade can be quite challenging at times Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Symantec Encryption: Easy to use. Except upgrade procedures can be a pain at times Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? Scaled down from 3 dlp pRODUCTS TO JUST ONE Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Christine V.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Christine V.") CV Christine V. Clinical Informatics Coordinator with Cerner Powerchart Maternity/GE Centricity Perinatal experience Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/5/2019 "Symantec Email Encryption" 4/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? Very good product, efficient in virus protection Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? Difficult to install, but once installed it works without issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? Making sure important data is well encrypted. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Telecommunications](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Telecommunications") UT Verified User in Telecommunications Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 3/25/2019 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "top of security" 4/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? we know we are safe. top of the line security. never been robbed by cyber attackers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? difficult to set up. took hours to fully implemenent Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? phishing, malware, ransomeware, encrypiton, spam Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite LG Laura G. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/16/2018 "Great encryptation software" 4/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? It's a great software to protect all your files in your personal computer. You just have to set it up once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? It takes a long time to encrypit the laptop and I have to follow a guide to do it, because we could not do it on our own. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Symantec Encryption: I recomend to everyone to install the software when you first purchase your personal computer. It will be more fast to set up and to encrypt all your data. Once you have it, you will not have to worry about all your files because they will be secured in your computer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? Now the laptop of our workspace is secure and we have not to worry about the security of our work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/21/2018 "symantec Email Encryption server" 4/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? Very efficient and best custormer service, very good product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? Not much to comment on, its a good prodict Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? email security and audit requirements being met Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Hospital & Health Care](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Hospital & Health Care") UH Verified User in Hospital & Health Care Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/8/2018 "Easy email encryption for workplace" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? It was very easy to use once set up. It allows for great security along with sense of safety for internal message encryption Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? Not much to dislike, perhaps price or something Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? Email encryption for health information Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Insurance](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Insurance") AI Verified User in Insurance Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 1/25/2018 "Effective product" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? Endpoint Encryption works well. We have deployed it on all company laptops and it has provided needed protection for our data. It is fairly straight forward to install and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? We have found that we cannot upgrade to a newer version of the OS on our laptops without unencrypting all of the laptops and then installing the newest encryption client. There is no easy upgrade option. This is much too time consuming for us to be able to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Symantec Encryption: Make sure to use the latest version of the agent and that you are using the desired OS as it is hard to upgrade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? Protection of our data. We have had several laptops stolen since implementation and this had protected our data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Brett J.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Brett J.") BJ Brett J. District Manager - Major Accounts Human Resources Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/2/2016 "Crack the Code.. Good luck!" 4/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? Quick and easy way to encrypt local files and applications on my computer to ensure enterprise grade security on files that are sensitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? Noticed a bit of a delay in the processing and opening of files once encrypted, but that is to be expected to some degree. Having a bit more configuration capability would be ideal for USB drives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Symantec Encryption: Just understand that as files and applications become more secure, the timing for accessing these files and applications will be subject to minor delays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? Asset and file encryption certainly provides peace of mind for the company. Not to mention compliance requirements and definitions being maintained quickly and easily with Symantec Encryption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Enzo C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Enzo C.") EC Enzo C. Venditore Professionale Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 5/31/2016 "very effective system for data protection" 4/5 What do you like best about Symantec Encryption? The database update is almost daily. It manages to detect almost everything for maximum protection. The program goes beyond the classic antivirus. The ease of use of this program is truly remarkable! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption? As a program, it's a bit heavy. I also noticed that there are quite a few limitations in managing external devices like flash memories, pen drives, USB hard drives, etc... this aspect should be improved a bit! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Symantec Encryption: By far superior to other competing programs for data security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you? Well, with an excellent data protection program, you feel much more at ease! There are many other Symantec programs that I have used and I have always been satisfied! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 inviteAI Translated ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 3 months ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-encryption/pricing) Symantec Encryption Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_033aa224b72b00b72e8860e4e6401efc/microsoft-bitlocker.png "Product Avatar Image") Microsoft BitLocker 4.6/5(25) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/microsoft-bitlocker-vs-symantec-encryption) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_5292562d6a2cb01ab3d34a4e57a3225a/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint.png "Product Avatar Image") SentinelOne Singularity... 4.7/5(212) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint-vs-symantec-encryption) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_0da398b6bec445230418055cb5eab676/kaspersky-next-optimum.png "Product Avatar Image") Kaspersky Next Optimum 4.3/5(208) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/kaspersky-next-optimum-vs-symantec-encryption) ## Work at Broadcom? 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