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Check Point Capsule Software [EOL] vs Microsoft BitLocker comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Check Point Capsule Softwar...
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft BitLocker
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Encryption (1st), Mobile Data Protection (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

William Cambronero - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at ITQS
Easy to set up with helpful antivirus and firewall capabilities
There are some general areas and features that could be improved in the next version of the Check Point Capsule software. Cloud security could add more advanced features for apps and services. Mobile device management would improve the administration and make it more flexible and dynamic. They need to improve integration with cloud SIEMS. Finally, they must improve the technical support process. When requesting it for a specific case, they do not coordinate a call in a good amount of time. They must also improve the SLA and the escalation of engineers
MK
Engineer Ii - Design at Tektekies
Integration streamlines security management and supports both cloud and on-premises environments
Microsoft BitLocker implementation requires careful consideration. When any BIOS change occurs, Microsoft BitLocker activates because it detects a potential vulnerability, which is its intended function. Since BIOS updates are necessary periodically, it is crucial that whoever implements Microsoft BitLocker knows how to recover the key, especially when dealing with important devices such as a CEO's laptop. The implementation process is straightforward, and it operates in the background. Once initiated, it continues to function even if the computer is turned off. It proceeds without user notification, which is beneficial. The progress can be monitored along with other relevant information.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"By configuring the solution, we could give access to our managers, users, sales area, executives, et cetera, who required a solution that complied with security standards and policies in a unified way on laptops inside and outside the company - thus always protecting the perimeter area while giving access to users who are not within the perimeter."
"Check Point Capsule can use SSO so that we can use a single identity for all our users and tasks in the organization."
"It came to allow us to have that balance, that balance between the productivity of the collaborators and the security of the data in use quickly and easily without becoming invasive to the users."
"We're taking advantage of the computing power that the cloud has made."
"The antivirus is great since it helps us with the real-time protection of all devices."
"For employees in some sectors, we were able to stop providing them with laptops because they could do everything with a smartphone or tablet."
"It is very simple to install and use."
"Whole Disk Encryption is great. BitLocker runs seamlessly during boot up."
"We have not seen any bugs or glitches, so the stability is good."
"Microsoft BitLocker's most valuable feature is endpoint encryption, and it's quite easy to manage."
"The transition to Microsoft BitLocker has proven worthwhile due to cost savings."
"The tool has improved the starting up of our notebooks and end-user devices."
"The tool is stable."
"Feature-wise we have the ability to encrypt fast."
"The ease of use is the most valuable feature, and the ability to import data to build your frontend on top of the data is very simple and very usable."
 

Cons

"There should be more clarity when it comes to licensing because it is difficult to understand."
"We need to understand that the solution has been improving but also has a life cycle that is already being changed or modified so that the brand no longer supports the solution and, where appropriate, reaches in the direction of new processes, new equipment, and new solutions."
"Among the features that I would have liked to see in its beginnings and in use of the solution is the ability to integrate real-time analysis and emulation of the activities that a user has when being attacked."
"Cloud security could add more advanced features for apps and services."
"Check Point has already been making several changes to Check Point Capsule and has transformed it into Check Point Harmony where it is a tool that has connections with their cloud and has become even more robust."
"Right now, the problem for us is, if a laptop is stolen, how they address it with the hard drive if it is already protected in BitLocker?"
"The console GUI could be better."
"At the end of it all, we are looking for something that can be easier to manage."
"The reporting in Microsoft is very minimal."
"I would like to be able to encrypt our cloud tenancy."
"The product could be improved by simplifying the implementation process and the integration between Active Directory and BitLocker could be better."
"The solution should offer encryption for other items such as shared folders, removable media, etc."
"More detailed documentation about usage would be beneficial, as installation instructions are provided but potential issues are not typically addressed."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The costs and licensing methods are not clear to me also because we purchased a maxi package that already included the option of using this product."
"The product's cost is included in Windows."
"BitLocker is already in Windows 10 and its price has already been "paid"."
"This solution is included with Microsoft Server and my clients did not have to pay for anything extra."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is fair; I rate it a four out of ten."
"The price of this solution should be more competitive."
"It is a totally free solution."
"It is free. It is enabled as part of the operating system. Once you have an operating system license, you're licensed for Bitlocker."
"Microsoft BitLocker's pricing is included in the Microsoft license, and you don't have to pay an additional fee for it."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise25
 

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What should one take into account when replacing PGP with Microsoft BitLocker?
Beware to make backup of useful data, then use reverse decryption policy from Symantec panel/McAfee ePO to decrypt the DE partitions while it is sometimes more straightforward and faster to reinsta...
Would you choose Microsoft BitLocker or McAfee Complete Data Protection?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protection....
How does Microsoft BitLocker compare with Symantec Endpoint Encryption?
Microsoft BitLocker is very intuitive and easy to maintain. It is basically the global standard solution for drive encryption and it successfully fulfills regulatory needs in terms of data protecti...
 

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