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7Z vs. Symantec Encryption

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

Metric7Z

by 7-Zip

Symantec Encryption

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.53.7
Review count1940
Ease of use9.18.1
Ease of setup9.88.2
Quality of support8.68.3
Meets requirements9.58.9
NPS73.68421111.111111
Small Business21.1%17.5%
Mid-Market47.4%30.0%
Enterprise31.6%52.5%
Total page views114186
Total LLM citations146153

7Z

7z is a high-compression archive format developed by 7-Zip, designed to offer superior compression ratios and robust encryption capabilities. Its open architecture allows for the integration of various compression, conversion, and encryption methods, making it a versatile choice for efficient data storage and transfer. Key Features and Functionality: - High Compression Ratio: Utilizes advanced algorithms like LZMA and LZMA2 to achieve significant data compression, reducing file sizes effectively.

Pros

    Symantec Encryption

    Laptops and removable media devices have provided today’s mobile workforce the freedom to work anywhere. With this freedom comes a greater risk of a data breach through lost or stolen devices. Symantec Endpoint Encryption combines strong full-disk and removable media encryption with centralized management to protect sensitive information and ensure regulatory compliance. Symantec provides maximum protection by encrypting each drive, sector-by-sector, ensuring that all files are encrypted.

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