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Overview

Product Information on Symantec File Share Encryption (Legacy)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Symantec File Share Encryption (Legacy)?

Symantec File Share Encryption (Legacy) is a software that provides encryption capabilities for protecting sensitive data stored in shared folders and network file shares. The software is designed to enable secure collaboration by allowing authorized users to access encrypted files while preventing unauthorized access. It supports transparent encryption, so files remain protected regardless of their location or transfer method. The software addresses the business need to safeguard confidential information from data breaches and unauthorized disclosure, supporting compliance with data protection regulations. Symantec File Share Encryption integrates with existing authentication infrastructure and offers centralized management for administrators to enforce encryption policies and manage user access rights.

Symantec File Share Encryption (Legacy) Pricing

Symantec File Share Encryption software uses a license-based pricing model, typically structured around per-user or per-device subscriptions. Pricing may vary depending on the deployment scale and contract terms, with potential volume discounts for larger organizations. The software may also require separate maintenance or support agreements as part of the overall cost structure.

Overall experience with Symantec File Share Encryption (Legacy)

System Engineer
50M - 250M USD, Consumer Goods
FAVORABLE

“Protect your critical file types with PGP Client”

5.0
Feb 20, 2020
File Share Encryption is very good solution to encrypt business critical files on the end users machines. We have defined some file type extension to encrypt automatically on the client Machines and unauthorized users cannot access this encrypted files without correct keys. There is no any noticable latency while accessing to encrypted files by the PGP Client.
International Sales Engineer
250M - 500M USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“New way to encryption”

3.0
Apr 18, 2019
you can share your files with full protection, all data's easily transfered to your colleague. You never fear for others can break the encryption. Your all top secret informations, company data's are safe and without the de-encryption, noone can use it.

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Symantec File Share Encryption (Legacy)

byBroadcom
in Information-Centric Endpoint and Mobile Protection (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms)
4.6

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 File Share Encryption (Legacy) Across Market Features

Symantec File Share Encryption (Legacy) Likes & Dislikes

Like

We may protect our critical file extensions

Like

User friendly, you can easily learn how to encrypt your files, the best thing is whatever files you want to be encrypted, you may use Symantec for it.

Like

The Symantec Encrypted File Share program is seamless and works as designed.

Dislike

It would be better to have encryption feature only during file move to external disks

Dislike

sometimes encryption takes longer than expected based on the files you want to be encrypted. if you choose more than one file, it sometimes crushes so you need to have backups.

Dislike

It can add lag to windows explorer when encrypted folders are added to quick access bar

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Symantec File Share Encryption (Legacy) Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(3 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
67%
4 Star
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3 Star
33%
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Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.0

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.7

Product Capabilities

4.3

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  • System Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Protect your critical file types with PGP Client

    5.0
    Feb 20, 2020
    File Share Encryption is very good solution to encrypt business critical files on the end users machines. We have defined some file type extension to encrypt automatically on the client Machines and unauthorized users cannot access this encrypted files without correct keys. There is no any noticable latency while accessing to encrypted files by the PGP Client.
  • Office of the CISO
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    IT Services
    Review Source

    User of EFS

    5.0
    Jun 18, 2019
    The Encrypted File Share program is seamless and works as designed. I’ve experienced no issues
  • International Sales Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    New way to encryption

    3.0
    Apr 18, 2019
    you can share your files with full protection, all data's easily transfered to your colleague. You never fear for others can break the encryption. Your all top secret informations, company data's are safe and without the de-encryption, noone can use it.
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