FortiDLP vs Symantec IT Management Suite

FortiDLP is cloud-deployed data loss prevention software for Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. It provides endpoint controls and controls for cloud applications, helping organizations manage data use across those environments. Its listed functions also include data discovery, removable media control, and incident workflows. FortiDLP is paid software, with pricing available on request. Four plans are listed: Core, Advanced, Advanced with Premium Hosting, and Advanced with Managed Service. Each plan requires a minimum of 100 endpoints, and no plan price is shown. Fortinet, the maker, was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, United States. The platform’s cloud deployment and combination of discovery, control, and workflow features position it for organizations defining data-loss policies across endpoints, cloud applications, and removable media. Prospective buyers must request pricing and meet the endpoint minimum for any listed plan.

Symantec IT Management Suite manages application and operating-system configurations across desktops, laptops, and servers. It combines Asset Management Suite, Client Management Suite, and Server Management Suite, which can be licensed together or separately. Management features include automated patching, on-demand assessments, Patch Now actions, and CVE-based reporting. Deployment supports operating-system rollout, bare-metal provisioning, hardware-independent imaging, and software distribution. CMDB-backed discovery tracks hardware, software, virtual assets, contracts, warranties, and license usage. Cloud-Enabled Management collects inventory and delivers patches or software updates to Windows and Mac devices outside the corporate network without VPN. Users can request approved software through a self-service portal. The suite supports Microsoft, Red Hat, CentOS, and SUSE updates, plus Windows and Mac workstations. ITMS 8.8.1 and later provide REST API data exchange. Microsoft SQL Server is required for ITMS 8.7.x and 8.8.x; other listed database platforms are unsupported. Pricing is on request.