Compare BitLocker vs. ESET PROTECT Advanced

BitLocker Drive Encryption serves as a crucial data security feature, seamlessly integrated into the operating system, designed to combat risks associated with data theft or exposure due to lost, stolen, or improperly retired computers. The most robust protection is achieved when BitLocker is paired with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 or higher, a hardware element that many modern computers come equipped with. This TPM collaborates with BitLocker to safeguard user data and verify that the computer remains untampered while offline. For machines lacking a TPM version 1.2 or more advanced, BitLocker can still encrypt the Windows operating system drive, but this setup necessitates the user to utilize a USB startup key to power on the computer or wake it from hibernation. Since the introduction of Windows 8, users can also opt for an operating system volume password to secure the operating system volume on computers without a TPM. This additional flexibility enhances usability while maintaining security standards.

ESET Protect Advanced offers a comprehensive cybersecurity solution for businesses of any size. It offers advanced endpoint security against ransomware and zero-day threats. It also includes full disk encryption to ensure legal compliance and data security. The solution uses adaptive scanning, cloud sandboxing and behavioral analysis for proactive cloud-based threats defense. Mobile threat protection secures Android and iOS with anti-malware and anti-theft. It also offers cloud app security, mail server protection, vulnerability and patch management, and cloud app protection. Multi-factor authentication and extended detection and reaction (XDR) improve threat detection and response. The solution provides a single pane of glass remote management to provide visibility into threats and users. It also offers advanced reporting and customized notifications.