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Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
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Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"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.

Ajit B.
AB
Ajit B.
Engineer
Oil & Energy
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best Endpoint Security Software"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

Sonar Protection Application and Device control Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

Most of the section or fields "search" facility is missing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Biotechnology
AB
Verified User in Biotechnology
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Originally submitted 9/3/2021
"Symantec Encryption"
5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

It is easy to install, configure, and use to encrypt network folders and files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

You need to track all user's private keys for access to encrypted folders and files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anirudh S.
AS
Anirudh S.
Club Secretary
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Intuitive interface and best protection for your device."
5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

They have 128 bit and 256 bit encryption. An application on your mobile lets you to have security code instantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

Nothing major. However, it would be great to have added layer of security for devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Tony W.
Desktop Services Officer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Seamless encryption-email integration"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

User experience is generally transparent so there is only minimal support. The system does not put too heavy a load on the servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

In a roaming profile environment, I have found the encryption key files to be a bit fiddely and sometimes subject to corruption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alex H.
AH
Alex H.
Security
Insurance
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"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.

Dana K.
DK
Dana K.
Web Content Developer Consultant
Hospital & Health Care
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Secure Email Experience"
5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

Symantec desktop behaves on a seamless fashion, allowing users a level of comfort and awareness that mail received is not fraudulent and links are safe to open. This saves time, allows better focus and keeps users on track for meeting compliance goals for Content Management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

The internal processes managing the level of filtering and the modified whitelisting can be completed and needs to be well managed by IT services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
AH
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A really bad to manage and use product. The new versions is even worse..."
0/5
What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

The fact that I have moved to another product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

Everything. The product is hard to manage, slow, and support is almost non-existent. I don't have enough room to put into words everything that is wrong with the product. I just doesn't work correctly and has this nasty habit of breaking in ways that even Symantec can't explain(when you can get them on the phone anyway). The bundled with the cost of the application, it is just a good application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Shirali V.
Information Risk Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Originally submitted 4/1/2019
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Very good product."
4.5/5
What do you like best about Symantec Encryption?

Good security design and features. Very effective product in solving security issues.. A lot of companies are using it since they trust the security design and features of the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Symantec Encryption?

There can always be more features bundled in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Christine V.
CV
Christine V.
Clinical Informatics Coordinator with Cerner Powerchart Maternity/GE Centricity Perinatal experience
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"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.