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Symantec Drive Encryption

byBroadcom
in Mobile Data Protection Solutions (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms)
4.3

Overview

Product Information on Symantec Drive Encryption

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Symantec Drive Encryption?

Symantec Drive Encryption is a software that provides data protection through full disk encryption for endpoints. It encrypts the entire hard drive on desktops and laptops, ensuring that data remains protected against unauthorized access if a device is lost or stolen. The software supports single sign-on, centralized management, and policy enforcement to streamline deployment and administration. It integrates with authentication methods such as passwords and smart cards, enabling compliance with data protection regulations. Symantec Drive Encryption is designed to address business needs for securing sensitive information and supporting regulatory requirements for data privacy by preventing unauthorized data exposure.

Symantec Drive Encryption Pricing

Symantec Drive Encryption software follows a perpetual licensing model with options for subscription-based pricing depending on deployment needs. Pricing is generally structured per endpoint, with additional costs potentially incurred for maintenance and technical support. The software is available for enterprise environments and may require consultation with the provider for customized pricing based on volume and feature requirements.

Overall experience with Symantec Drive Encryption

IT System Administrator
250M - 500M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“"Great encryption for your most valuable data."”

4.0
Apr 22, 2020
This product has contributed to us in ensuring the data security of our mobile users. Thanks to this product, we do not worry about stolen mobile computers or using data. We can easily install the product to mobile users and manage it centrally.
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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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Performance of Symantec Drive Encryption Across Market Features

Symantec Drive Encryption Likes & Dislikes

Like

Powerful encryption capability and great support service

Like

Working very stable and end users doesnt have any noticeable delays after encryption

Like

Too many options for encryption levels.

Dislike

The product may cause incompatibility problems with some new hardware. (SSD etc.)

Dislike

Windows updates needs additional steps to complete

Dislike

Nothing.

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Symantec Drive Encryption Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(16 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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44%
4 Star
56%
3 Star
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

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  • IT System Administrator
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    "Great encryption for your most valuable data."

    4.0
    Apr 22, 2020
    This product has contributed to us in ensuring the data security of our mobile users. Thanks to this product, we do not worry about stolen mobile computers or using data. We can easily install the product to mobile users and manage it centrally.
  • System Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Efficient Encryption tool, but Windows updates are not easy on Encrypted OS

    5.0
    Feb 11, 2020
    Symantec Drive Encryption is very good solution to protect our mobile users data on the notebook against to stolen or lost. Encytpion processes takes long time to complete. If you have SATA Disk, you need to wait much longer time for the encryption process to complete.There is no noticeable slowness.after disk completely encrypted. You have to check compatibility before encryption, because you may not boot your machine after encryption completed on unsupported hardware. You may configure Single Sign On feature if you deploy Encryption Management Server instead of Standalone version. Cons, It is not easy to update your operating system that is running on encrypted disk. You may need additional steps like using script or decrypting machine
  • System Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Data security with performance optimized Encryption Solution.

    5.0
    Feb 12, 2020
    We are using Drive encryption for our roaming sales team. Our company is so sensitive about data breaches and now we don't even care about our data if a notebook gets stolen our lost.
  • User Specialist
    1B-10B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Symantec Drive Encryption

    4.0
    Nov 11, 2019
    We have been using our company for 2 years. meets what we want to do. but encryption takes too long. and a small problem in installation.
  • Product Owner
    50M-1B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Encrypts the data well and ensures data is not compromised

    4.0
    Apr 14, 2019
    Encrypts the drives well and ensure safety of data in case of laptop stolen/lost also ensures factors like Confidentiality and availability of data to right people with right access.
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