# Symantec Cloud Workload Protection Reviews **Vendor:** Broadcom **Category:** [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms) **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 12 ## About Symantec Cloud Workload Protection Automate security for your public cloud workloads and containers, and scan Amazon S3 buckets for malware with cloud-native protection that integrates with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines ## Symantec Cloud Workload Protection Reviews ### 1. Symantec worked well but I occasionally had issues **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Thomas L. | Marketing Analyst, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 14, 2023 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** Symantec cloud had a really good mobile app so it was nice to be able to control things from my desktop or from my phone **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** I occasionally had issues with Symantec Cloud Workload Protection. I would be unable to connect and I didn't know why **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** Symantec Cloud Workload Protection let me access my company's information when I was remote ### 2. One of the best cloud security programs out there! **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Paul A. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 20, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** With so much of the world migrating to cloud-based storage, we can no longer assume we're safe. People have been attempting to hack into data-storage centers for years, and it's only worse now that they can pretend to be the employees who need to access that information. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** Well, unless you are a large corporation that makes a large profit, it's very pricey. **Recommendations to others considering Symantec Cloud Workload Protection:** Highly recommended, the best is the best for a reason, and Symantec is the best by far at cloud protection. **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** We no longer have to worry that we're being hacked from anywhere around the world, and we know that we have the best software to do it. ### 3. Symantec is more than norton **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Riva S. | Office Manager, Law Practice, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 20, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** This solution has seamless protection without dragging down the computer's performance. Reports are easy to view and understand **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** the upgrading process is continually ongoing **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** virus protection, spam checking, browser protection, firewall protection, anti-spyware ### 4. Cloud Workload **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 19, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** The application defends and monitors in real time, quickly picking up suspicious activity. Alerts about and stops threats quickly. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** The notifications can be overwhelming, and when trying to use a familiar program the notifications can slow down the process **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** Protecting from viruses from suspicious emails and downloads, especially when working remotely and connected to the server remotely. ### 5. Secure system, pop ups are annoying **Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 15, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** I like the security of the system. It is easy to use and access. I would recommend it. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** There are a lot of pop up boxes that continue to come up. It comes up when I restart my computer. The pop ups can be annoying but are a minor inconvenience for an overall good system. **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** The system is secure and that is the primary benefit. ### 6. Cost Saving **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** J C. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 20, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** Symantec integrates well with our systems in the cloud and provides peace of mind and security when accessing our files. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** Sometimes slows down the system a bit, but not to an unbearable level. **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** Ability to visualize in real time any changes or threats happening within our system. ### 7. Symantec Review **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Accounting | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 20, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** Symantec provides and efficient and secure system for cloud workload protection. Perhaps one of the most useful and ingenious features is the real-time visibility into infrastructure changes. Seamlessly merges across platforms. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** Not very much to dislike! I've ran into some issues where it takes a few moments to refresh, but nothing detrimental. **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** Symantec Cloud Workload Protection provides my company with great anti-malware scanning services and great ease of mind in regards to our security. ### 8. Good Protection **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Broadcast Media | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 28, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** I enjoy the two-step verification that includes an additional device. It helps to ensure an additional step for safety **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** The verification on mobile is not always recognized **Recommendations to others considering Symantec Cloud Workload Protection:** Ensure that all staff is up to date on procedures & how it works. Training is imperative **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** Safety of documents and working ### 9. Was a reliable software **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Food & Beverages | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 28, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** Symantec is a user friendly and reliable software that you don’t need to worry about. It’s there and does it’s job so you don’t to think about it which I appreciate. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** Can’t say I have anything negative to say about it. **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** Security status and road mapping issues. ### 10. Awesome product **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 20, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** It works seemlessly and effectively and is easy to mange among a group of people. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** There are some clitches in the system but they are a quick fix and it runs smoothly. **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** That the work of the organization is protect and that others feel secure when sending and receiving information. ### 11. Protecting protected information **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Individual & Family Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 28, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** The ease of using the program is what I like best. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** How often renewal messages show up as the date approaches. **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** It helps keep our confidential information safe and protected. ### 12. Good program! **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 20, 2018 **What do you like best about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** I like that it’s reliable and does what it’s intended. It always catches bugs. **What do you dislike about Symantec Cloud Workload Protection?** It was constantly sending me notifications! **What problems is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection solving and how is that benefiting you?** It’s helped me keep every thing safe. ## Symantec Cloud Workload Protection Discussions - [What is Symantec Cloud Workload Protection used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-symantec-cloud-workload-protection-used-for) - [View Symantec Cloud Workload Protection pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/symantec-symantec-cloud-workload-protection/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-21+19%3A15%3A08+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=9751121d-6c85-4a16-9fdb-805b5005098e&secure%5Btoken%5D=be0f00d49c432c3292cd3c1d14738b5d539314ed8496bcaacf95bd40a8498b02&format=llm_user) ## Symantec Cloud Workload Protection Features **Management** - Dashboards and Reports - Workflow Management - Administration Console **Administration** - Risk Scoring - Secrets Management - Security Auditing - Configuration Management **Cloud Visibility** - Data Discovery - Cloud Registry - Cloud Gap Analytics **Operations** - Governance - Logging and Reporting - API / Integrations **Monitoring** - Continuous Image Assurance - Behavior Monitoring - Observability **Security** - Data Security - Data loss Prevention - Security Auditing **Security Controls ** - Anomaly Detection - Data Loss Prevention - Security Auditing - Cloud Gap Analytics **Protection** - Dynamic Image Scanning - Runtime Protection - Workload Protection - Network Segmentation **Identity** - SSO - Governance - User Analytics ## Top Symantec Cloud Workload Protection Alternatives - [Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (281 reviews) - [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (383 reviews) - [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) - 4.7/5.0 (784 reviews)