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Overview

Product Information on Dell Data Protection (Legacy)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Dell Data Protection (Legacy)?

Dell Data Protection is a software designed to secure and manage data across devices within an organization. The software provides features such as encryption, advanced authentication, and threat prevention to protect sensitive information both at rest and in transit. It enables the enforcement of security policies, management of encryption keys, and compliance with regulatory requirements, addressing business challenges related to data breaches and unauthorized access. Dell Data Protection integrates with endpoint management systems and works with various operating environments, supporting organizations in maintaining data confidentiality, integrity, and availability as part of their information security strategy.

Dell Data Protection (Legacy) Pricing

Dell Data Protection software uses a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured per user or per endpoint, with fees varying according to selected features and deployment scale. The software offers different tiers based on included data encryption, backup and recovery functions, and management capabilities. Pricing may also differ depending on deployment method, such as cloud or on-premises.

Overall experience with Dell Data Protection (Legacy)

Senior Infrastructure Engineer
500M - 1B USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“Dell's Robust Customer Support Stands Out in Product Rollout”

5.0
May 21, 2024
From initial discussion to final rollout, the Dell team was there to assist. The entire process was very streamlined.
Senior General Manager
3B - 10B USD, Telecommunication
CRITICAL

“Malware protection is comprehensive however support for issues faced is poor. ”

3.0
Sep 6, 2018
Have experienced only the signature-less anti-malware solution which is powered by Cylance not the other components such as encryption etc. Anti-malware capability is excellent including zero-day attacks, older versions do protect against WannaCry etc. and need not wait an update. Deployment tools need to improve since it still uses batch files for installation and requires a number of pre-requisites for Windows 7 systems which the installation batch file does not detect.

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Dell Data Protection (Legacy)

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4.7
Market Presence: Mobile Data Protection Solutions (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms), Information-Centric Endpoint and Mobile Protection (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms)

About Company

Company Description

Updated 13th October 2023

Dell Technologies helps organizations build their digital futures and individuals transform how they work, live, and play. It provides customers with a broad solutions portfolio for the data era, including traditional infrastructure and extending to multicloud environments. Dell's integrated solutions help customers modernize their IT infrastructure, manage and operate in a multicloud world, address workforce transformation, and provide critical solutions that keep people and organizations connected. It helps customers accelerate their digital transformations to improve and strengthen business and workforce productivity. With an extensive portfolio and a commitment to innovation, Dell offers secure, integrated solutions that extend from the edge to the core to the cloud, and offers software-defined and cloud native infrastructure solutions.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1984
Head office location
Round Rock, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://www.dell.com/

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Reviewer Insights for: Dell Data Protection (Legacy)
Performance of Dell Data Protection (Legacy) Across Market Features

Dell Data Protection (Legacy) Likes & Dislikes

Like

Customer support was amazing and our implementation team was available any time we have questions or concerns. The product itself was easy to use and intuitive for both administrator and end user.

Like

The ability of the production to detect and prevent zero-day attacks and newer malware even though the production was running an older update. Size of updates is extremely small and updates are only 2-3 times a year eliminating the need for frequent, daily updates.

Like

The system provides a clear, detailed web console for easy endpoint configurations. There are screens that show endpoint statistic related to last device check-in and encryption status. Reports and Alerts can be set to notify when a device has not checked in during a specified time frame. Technical support is good and technicians are responsive and effective in getting issue resolution.

Dislike

In my time using the product, I did not have any dislikes.

Dislike

Deployment tools are using batch files which installs individual components separately and each component needs to be installed in a specific sequence - no integrated installer. Requires multiple pre-requisites on Windows 7 systems - deployment tools do not detect presence of pre-requisites and installation fails without feedback on failure causes (missing pre-req) Support services needs quite a bit of improvement since basic troubleshooting takes weeks to apply known solutions.

Dislike

The Server installation required a VMWare (for us EXSI) server environment. It is not supported on a Citrix Xenserver environment which is our primary Server infrastructure so we had to bring in a second server system. Initial setup of the server application side is a bit overwhelming and required vendor support. Upgrades also required some assistance. We occasionally have endpoints that disconnect and require a reinstall of the client side application and a lengthy re-encryption of the endpoint drives.

Recommended Gartner Insights

  • Critical Capabilities for Mobile Data Protection Solutions (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms)
  • Magic Quadrant for Mobile Data Protection Solutions (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms)

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  • Senior Infrastructure Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Dell's Robust Customer Support Stands Out in Product Rollout

    5.0
    May 21, 2024
    From initial discussion to final rollout, the Dell team was there to assist. The entire process was very streamlined.
  • CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
    <50M USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Dell Data Protection (DDP) is a cost effective device encryption product.

    4.0
    Apr 20, 2022
    The web console is easy to navigate. Reports are available indicating compliance history and can be used to provide proof of compliance (to meet HIPPA or ePHI regulations) in the event of a lost device or data breach. The price per endpoint is reasonable compared to other vendor offerings.
  • Spatial Data Analyst
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Advanced Protection Solutions

    5.0
    Nov 26, 2019
    It helps to protect the data. Also enable users to work as per their convenience on any device. It helps to protect system disks. Also useful for remote management.
  • Sr GIS Analyst
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Highly secure. A reliable and comprehensive approach towards data protection

    5.0
    Nov 2, 2019
    Provides end to end securty connected to data services connected to cloud host of internet services. devices include PDA's, Laptops, Mobile devices etc. High level of data security and reciprocation attained in case of data loss or potential incidents of different volumes
  • Specialist
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Comprehensive data protection

    5.0
    Sep 5, 2019
    The products are well made and rarely have problems with them. If there are problems, the service solves them quickly.
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4.7

(35 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
37%
4 Star
46%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
3%
1 Star
6%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.1

Service & Support

4.1

Product Capabilities

4.4