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Symantec Data Loss Prevention vs Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec Data Loss Prevention
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Wave Systems Safend Data Pr...
Ranking in Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
51st
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Data Protection (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category, the mindshare of Symantec Data Loss Prevention is 3.7%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Symantec Data Loss Prevention3.7%
Wave Systems Safend Data Protection Suite0.6%
Other95.7%
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
 

Featured Reviews

Abhishek Sawant - PeerSpot reviewer
System Manager at Randstad
Has strengthened data protection across departments and supported continuous monitoring
In future updates of Symantec Data Loss Prevention, I would like to see improvements based on the many attacks happening around the world. They can improve their product and the features mainly to focus on how we can prevent that data within the organization, over the cloud, whatever it is, as that is important.
it_user116502 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Expert at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
I like the device control. This solution helps us manage risk. Re-installation kills machines. To remove a machine, you have to perform a full reimage.
The most valuable feature is device control This solution helps us manage risk. I would like to see a better upgrade path and process. There are no major issues with the product, but there are major issues with the local reseller and their ability to support us. We have been using this solution…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is very good at fingerprinting the documents."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"Symantec has one of the best incident management capabilities."
"The solution is definitely scalable."
"The most valuable feature is file-level DLP."
"What we like about Symantec Data Loss Prevention is that it's a very good product."
"The features I like most about this solution is the endpoint modules because it gives us the protection we need."
"The solution is simple to use with good administrative controls and a console that is easy to understand."
"The most valuable feature is device control."
 

Cons

"This product should be integrated with virtualization technology and work with other applications."
"Technical support is very poor. I am frustrated and irritated by the issue, so it is difficult to offer advice or recommend this solution."
"There is room for improvement in incident management within Symantec Data Loss Prevention because most of the incidents are false positives."
"The Symantec DLP solution is very complex, and installation requires many components."
"We want a more proactive reporting structure."
"It is very difficult to log in to create a support ticket because no one is available to support our queries."
"Symantec could improve by being more creative and simplifying the functions. Additionally, the data protection should be bundled with data classification and labeling instead of them being separate."
"The product must improve its interface."
"Once the solution is installed, it cannot be installed again without killing machines."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is expensive."
"DLP could be a bit cheaper."
"We are happy with the pricing and licencing."
"The pricing is competitive and not pricey. We also receive corporate discounts."
"The pricing and licensing are based on per user endpoints."
"The product charges a little on the higher side."
"The price of Symantec DLP is fair. I don't recall the cost of the license, but it wasn't outrageous enough that it was an obstacle to approval. I'm not concerned with how much per seat or server, but I know they charge a lot."
"I think that it's an expensive product, even as an enterprise-suite product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise30
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
I am not aware of the licensing cost for Symantec Data Loss Prevention because the licensing cost is up to senior management's decision. I really don't know what the cost of that is. It is based on...
What needs improvement with Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
There is room for improvement in incident management within Symantec Data Loss Prevention because most of the incidents are false positives. It is very critical to understand whether an incident is...
What is your primary use case for Symantec Data Loss Prevention?
The primary use case for Symantec Data Loss Prevention is for data leak prevention and as a security tool.
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Also Known As

Symantec DLP
Safend Data Protection Suite
 

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Sample Customers

Hadassah University Hospital, Her Majestys Government (HMG), United Kingdom, Hitachi Consulting Software Services India Pvt Ltd., Hua Nan Bank, Hyundai Department Store Group,JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Lake Health, McCann Erickson Israel, Molina Healthcare Inc., PGi, Quilvest Switzerland Limited, State of Nevada Public Employees Benefits Program, Symantec Corporation (Enterprise Security), The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust (DLP), The Saudi Industrial Property Authority, TSO cloud, Visa, Yunnan Power Grid Company
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