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Microsoft SEAL vs. Symantec Encryption

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

MetricMicrosoft SEAL

by Microsoft

Symantec Encryption

by Broadcom

Overall rating4.43.7
Review count1540
Ease of use8.18.1
Ease of setup8.28.2
Quality of support8.48.3
Meets requirements8.48.9
NPS46.66666711.111111
Small Business46.7%17.5%
Mid-Market13.3%30.0%
Enterprise40.0%52.5%
Total page views99186
Total LLM citations155153

Microsoft SEAL

Microsoft SEAL is an open-source, cross-platform library developed by Microsoft Research that enables computations directly on encrypted data through homomorphic encryption. This allows developers to perform operations on sensitive information without exposing it, ensuring data privacy and security. Key Features and Functionality: - Homomorphic Encryption Schemes: Supports the BFV scheme for exact computations on encrypted integers and the CKKS scheme for approximate computations on encrypted real or complex numbers.

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    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.

    Pros