Symantec DLP
Symantec DLP
Updated August 20, 2025
Updated August 20, 2025
Symantec DLP monitors and controls sensitive data across endpoints, networks, and storage to prevent unauthorized access and leakage. It integrates with existing security infrastructure to enforce data protection policies based on content analysis and user behavior.
Symantec DLP monitors and controls sensitive data across endpoints, networks, and storage to prevent unauthorized access and leakage. It integrates with existing security infrastructure to enforce data protection policies based on content analysis and user behavior.
Data Loss Prevention
Cost considerations
Cost considerations
Functionality
Functionality
Compatibility
Compatibility
User experience
User experience
Customer support
Customer support
Why these ratings?
Cyberse perspective
Cyberse perspective
Solution details
Target industry
Technology
Public sector
Healthcare
Financial services
Services support
In-house services
Managed services
Product features
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Pricing
Free trial available
Market segment
Enterprise
Key features
Platform solution
Point solution
Integrations
Endpoint security
Cloud security
Governance Risk and Compliance
Network security
Deployment
On-premises
Cloud-hosted
Cloud ecosystem partners
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Ratings
Cost considerations
Symantec DLP costs roughly $50 per user annually and often requires six-figure professional-service fees for rollout. Symantec DLP licenses network, endpoint and cloud components separately, so adding coverage drives recurring charges. Users consistently describe Symantec DLP as pricey versus newer suites that bundle DLP with existing cloud security tools, leaving ROI uncertain
Cost considerations
Symantec DLP costs roughly $50 per user annually and often requires six-figure professional-service fees for rollout. Symantec DLP licenses network, endpoint and cloud components separately, so adding coverage drives recurring charges. Users consistently describe Symantec DLP as pricey versus newer suites that bundle DLP with existing cloud security tools, leaving ROI uncertain
User count
Data scanned (TB/month)
Connector count
Functionality
Symantec Data Loss Prevention automatically finds and labels sensitive data on laptops, servers and common cloud apps. Context-aware rules watch content and user actions in real time and can block transfers or trigger encryption, covering most channels. Deeper behavior analytics and full key-management need extra add-ons, so capability sits one step below the leaders.
Functionality
Symantec Data Loss Prevention automatically finds and labels sensitive data on laptops, servers and common cloud apps. Context-aware rules watch content and user actions in real time and can block transfers or trigger encryption, covering most channels. Deeper behavior analytics and full key-management need extra add-ons, so capability sits one step below the leaders.
Compatibility
Symantec DLP connects natively to on-prem databases, cloud file stores, and major SaaS apps, while CloudSOC integration extends coverage to CASB use cases. Logs export directly to Splunk, QRadar, and other SIEMs over syslog or JSON with no custom work. A documented REST API supports bespoke workflows, giving broad compatibility across data environments.
Compatibility
Symantec DLP connects natively to on-prem databases, cloud file stores, and major SaaS apps, while CloudSOC integration extends coverage to CASB use cases. Logs export directly to Splunk, QRadar, and other SIEMs over syslog or JSON with no custom work. A documented REST API supports bespoke workflows, giving broad compatibility across data environments.
User experience
Industry reviewers note that Symantec DLP’s console functions reliably and shows dashboards, but the layout feels dated and reports are mostly text-based. Experts also point to a steep learning curve that requires dedicated training before teams can confidently build and tune policies. While some customers say navigation becomes straightforward over time, rival DLP tools now offer cleaner visuals and guided wizards, so Symantec lands mid-pack for user experience.
User experience
Industry reviewers note that Symantec DLP’s console functions reliably and shows dashboards, but the layout feels dated and reports are mostly text-based. Experts also point to a steep learning curve that requires dedicated training before teams can confidently build and tune policies. While some customers say navigation becomes straightforward over time, rival DLP tools now offer cleaner visuals and guided wizards, so Symantec lands mid-pack for user experience.
Customer support
User reviews describe multi-day response times and “inadequate” help since the Broadcom acquisition, citing slow ticket resolution and scarce expert guidance; documentation is available but customers do not see clearly defined 24×7 or rapid-update support, so service quality fits the rubric’s “slow responses, limited expertise” level.
Customer support
User reviews describe multi-day response times and “inadequate” help since the Broadcom acquisition, citing slow ticket resolution and scarce expert guidance; documentation is available but customers do not see clearly defined 24×7 or rapid-update support, so service quality fits the rubric’s “slow responses, limited expertise” level.
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