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Symantec Data Loss Prevention

byBroadcom
in Data Loss Prevention
4.5

Overview

Product Information on Symantec Data Loss Prevention

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Symantec Data Loss Prevention?

Symantec Data Loss Prevention is a software that helps organizations identify, monitor, and protect sensitive information across endpoints, networks, and storage systems. The software enables policy creation to detect and restrict unauthorized data movement, preventing potential leaks of confidential business information. It offers content discovery, classification, and real-time monitoring features to address compliance requirements and minimize risks associated with data breaches. By providing visibility into data usage and facilitating automated responses to policy violations, the software supports organizations in managing regulatory obligations and safeguarding intellectual property.

Symantec Data Loss Prevention Pricing

Symantec Data Loss Prevention software utilizes a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured by the number of users or endpoints covered. Pricing may vary depending on deployment options and feature sets, and additional charges may apply for advanced capabilities or support services.

Overall experience with Symantec Data Loss Prevention

Manager Of Student Support Services
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Automatically scores risky users and effectively prevents data breach and transfer”

5.0
Jul 24, 2025
It gives us a very refined level of control to protect our data and prevents unauthorized attempts to transfer sensitive data across all channels including endpoints, email and cloud.
Cyber Security Analyst
500M - 1B USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“a product that needs to be fine tuned ”

3.0
Dec 30, 2023
I would say this is an average level performer when it comes to data loss prevention considering the number of channels that are potentially vulnerable for data loss are not sealed really well often times most of the channels fail due to various errors which are known only to the OEM with very little to least info on solution, the customer support is very minimal post to the purchase of the product and I don't see much stability in the product in its entirety except for email monitor, endpoint agents often go offline even if they are online and when they have to be troubleshooted a help desk engineer has to manually reinstall the agent and this when looked at a larger scale of 6000 or more endpoints it becomes a challenge.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th April 2024

Broadcom Inc. is a global entity focusing on the design, development, and supply of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions. Through these operations, the firm addresses the primary issue of providing efficient top-notch technology-based solutions.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1960
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
http://www.broadcom.com

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Symantec Data Loss Prevention Likes & Dislikes

Like

The user interface is easy to understand which translates into better control of the security efforts to shield our data from cyber-security threats.

Like

the product is most efficient in email monitoring which is one of the most common channel of data loss

Like

The powerful capabilities of Symantec are excellent when it comes to protecting our company's sensitive data. It is an accurate system that has real-time data monitoring capabilities. It is an easy to deploy tool that minimizes data breach risks.

Dislike

Sometimes it takes a few minutes for the policy to be reflected on the user systems.

Dislike

1. endpoint agent configuration 2. Customer support

Dislike

No, This has been a friendly and flawless data loss prevention tool.

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Symantec Data Loss Prevention Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(350 Ratings)

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  • Manager Of Student Support Services
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Automatically scores risky users and effectively prevents data breach and transfer

    5.0
    Jul 24, 2025
    It gives us a very refined level of control to protect our data and prevents unauthorized attempts to transfer sensitive data across all channels including endpoints, email and cloud.
  • Business Development Manager
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Symantec DLP Provides Real-Time Monitoring and Protection of Our Sensitive Data

    5.0
    Jul 14, 2025
    Symantec Data Loss Prevention has been a truly exceptional and friendly tool that we use to safeguard our sensitive data. It is a reliable tool that helps us meet data compliance requirements.
  • Chef De Mission Senior Audit Et Conseil
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Data Loss Prevention Made Easy With Symantec Data Loss Prevention

    5.0
    Jul 17, 2025
    This tool keeps monitoring our sensitive data across email, apps, networks, and endpoints, on all devices to ensure it never leaves our control. It not only minimizes data breaches but also ensures we're compliant with data regulations. The ability to report issues makes it great.
  • CLOUD SERVICES MANAGER
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Intuitive Interface with Comprehensive Reporting Faces Setup and Customization Challenges

    4.0
    Jul 14, 2025
    Easy to navigate user interface but may encounter some complications to setup and tweak.
  • SECURITY ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Symantec DLP Nails Deep Content Detection

    4.0
    Jul 1, 2025
    Symantec DLP gives best in class fingerprints, OCR, and EDM matching that can easily stop PB of sensitive data from leaving the org. Endpoint coverage is strong, and supports newer Apple chips.
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