Symantec was recently named a leader in three critical 2016 Gartner Magic Quadrant reports: Data Loss Prevention, Managed Security Services, and Endpoint Protection Platforms.
It’s an honor that Symantec’s efforts have been acknowledged by such a prestigious organization as Gartner, and by our customers who trust us with their security needs. As SVP of Product Development, the Gartner recognition also signifies three big wins for Symantec customers.
Win #1: Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP)
With the 2016 Gartner recognition, Symantec hit another milestone by being a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for Endpoint Protection Platforms in every Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms Gartner ever published. Our consistency of leadership in this space proves that we’re always developing and improving Symantec products and solutions.
Symantec Endpoint Protection utilizes a wide range of proprietary technologies, including IPS, reputation-based detection (Insight™), and real-time file behavioral monitoring (SONAR™), that applies machine-learning heuristics. Last year’s release of Symantec Advanced Threat Protection brought a new level of performance to the industry. As we continuously build on ATP’s success, I’m excited about how our technology will continue evolving to stay ahead of the threat landscape.
Win #2: Data Loss Prevention
Gartner says that data loss prevention (DLP) and the enterprise DLP market are currently experiencing a renaissance through “a second wave of adoption.” As many enterprises are turning to the cloud, more focus is placed on DLP. Furthermore, it’s this second wave of adoption that positions us not just to gain more customers, but to further innovate data loss prevention for the entire industry.
How does all this benefit our customers?
The Gartner recognition of Symantec as a DLP Leader assures that customers are:
- Partnering with an industry leader in data loss prevention.
- Getting the most comprehensive solution that protects data wherever it resides—whether it’s on-premise, on mobile, in the cloud, or in transit.
- Using the next generation of data loss prevention technology. In the past year alone, Symantec has introduced more than 30 new data loss prevention capabilities to the market, including the DLP Cloud Service for email and DLP Cloud Storage.
Our strengths benefit both our partners and the security industry at large as we continue to advance DLP technology.
Win #3: Managed Security Services (MSS)
For the 12th consecutive year, Symantec is positioned as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Security Services, Worldwide. While another great milestone, it validates our strength in understanding the threat landscape and providing customers' increased visibility, including:
- The ability to accelerate early detection and response to targeted attacks—a great feature for customers worried about the changing threat landscape.
- Dedicated industry-specific analysts who are familiar with the unique needs and issues of customers.
- DeepSight™ Intelligence that employs industry-leading threat insights from Symantec’s Global Intelligence Network, with rigorous analysis by our DeepSight™ Intelligence team, to provide the context customers need for better detection.
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