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.

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Broadcom

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Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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3 months

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Symantec Encryption Reviews FAQs

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Last updated: Nov 01, 2026

What is Symantec Encryption, and what problem is it built to solve?

Symantec Encryption is used to protect sensitive information across email, files, and endpoint devices. It helps organizations reduce the risk of data exposure and support security and compliance needs.

What company sizes and industries is Symantec Encryption the best fit for?

Symantec Encryption appears most relevant to organizations protecting information across a range of company sizes, with the strongest concentration in larger and mid-market environments. The industries represented most often include technology, insurance, and healthcare.

Company size: Enterprise organizations with more than 1,000 employees and mid-market organizations with 51–1,000 employees.
Industry: Information technology and services, computer software, and insurance.

What customer support options does Symantec Encryption provide, and how do users find the overall support experience?

The support experience is mixed: some users find the product dependable enough to need little assistance, while others describe difficulty getting effective help. Support-channel details are not part of the available product information.

Is Symantec Encryption considered safe and secure for handling data?

Symantec Encryption is used to protect email, files, and full disks, including data on laptops and removable storage. Users describe it as helping safeguard sensitive information and provide reassurance if a device is lost or stolen, though encryption can come with performance delays and key management or recovery challenges.

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Andrew R.

Technical Analyst

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/20/2017

"Great management, intuitive experience."

5/5

What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

From an end user perspective the product is very intuitive and easy to use. Leaving minimal footprint to the ultimate end user experience. And the integration with BitLocker is excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

The management console on the server can be a little overwhelming at first glance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Symantec Encryption:

Spend some time getting used to the management console, and understanding it's different components. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Symantec Encryption solving and how is that benefiting you?

Mobile endpoint encryption is being tackled by SEE efficiently. Due to the scale of remote and mobile working we conducted efficient endpoint encryption is paramount to protecting our, and our clients data. The benefit is that we can be confident in the knowledge that a lost or stolen device is still secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Michel S. L.

Enterprise Technology Sales

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/13/2018

"EPP"

1.5/5

What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

well it works most of the time itkeeps us safe Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

not working with windows 10 version I have to upgrade to get it to work and I dont like that Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Insurance

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

6/13/2018

"Good for encrypted emails"

3/5

What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

Easy add on for safer and more secure emails Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

A bit of a hassle to set up and can deactivate or disappear with updates to email service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Publishing

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/24/2018

"Weapons-Grade"

1.5/5

What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

The notification that this software cannot be exported makes you feel awfully important before encrypting, say, a folder of funny cat videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

The installer is especially challenging, and the interface is bare bones. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Chemicals

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

5/18/2018

"Security"

2.5/5

What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

It is a very good tool for security and encryption Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

JuioIt is not very intuitive to use, you need to go over the manual from time to time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/31/2018

"Not much personal interaction with system."

2.5/5

What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

To be quite honest, I don't ever really notice it on my computer. Which I suppose means it works well! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

Nothing. It works well and is unobtrusive to my daily usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ajeet S.

Senior Lead- Technical

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

Originally submitted 6/20/2017

"Disk Drive solution"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

Symantec encryption solution works very well when doing encryption on endpoints. It is very easy to manage keys. Encrypting/Decrypting is seamless. Works well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

Need compatibility support for a few laptop models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Animation

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/8/2017

"very slow"

0.5/5

What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

i will not be buying it again it takes too much memory Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

too much memory usage not lilely to yse Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

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.