Netwrix Endpoint Protector is an advanced multi-OS Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solution designed to protect organizational data, including PII and PHI, from insider threats and accidental loss. The solution also helps organizations to achieve compliance with data protection regulations such as the GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, GLBA, CCPA, and PCI DSS.
Netwrix Endpoint Protector allows organizations to restrict sensitive data from leaving its control through the endpoint (laptops, desktops, printers, etc.) through email clients, messaging apps such as Slack and Teams, network/cloud uploads, removable storage, and more. Policies can be managed across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments from a single interface – delivering zero-day support for new macOS and Windows releases along with full-feature parity. The solution is endpoint-based, and offers continuous protection, regardless of the user’s location, and even if the device goes offline. It’s highly resistant to connectivity drops and geographical restrictions, giving the highest possible level of performance and privacy.
Netwrix Endpoint Protector is consistently ranked as the top solution for multi-OS enterprise organizations, and enables seamless management of all endpoints, regardless of their operating system, all from a single dashboard
Key Capabilities / Features
Device Control is the first layer of defense for organizations looking to protect sensitive data from being lost through USB storage devices, Bluetooth connections, printers, and other removable media. Administrators can block or limit the use of portable storage devices based on criteria such as device type or serial number, as well as time or network policies.
Content Aware Protection employs content inspection and contextual scanning for full DLP protection of sensitive data from unauthorized sharing and malicious exfiltration at the endpoints; both software and hardware based.
Enforced Encryption automatically enforces the use of 256bit AES encryption when the use of USB storage devices is approved for data sharing and portability.
eDiscovery allows scanning of sensitive data at rest stored on employees’ endpoints based on specific file types, predefined content, Regular Expressions, GDPR or HIPAA protected content, and more. Based on the scan results, remediation actions can be taken, such as encrypting or deleting data.
How we are different
Multi-OS with Zero-Day support
Netwrix Endpoint Protector allows organizations to centrally manage DLP policies across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, eliminating the need for multiple accounts or control panels. Endpoint Protector delivers zero-day support for all new Windows and macOS releases — ensuring organizations are left with no gaps in protection.
Feature Parity
Netwrix Endpoint Protector is one of the few solutions offering full- feature parity between Windows and Mac operating systems. It offers more DLP features for Mac and Linux environments than any other endpoint DLP solution on the market.
Content & Context Awareness
The advantage of an endpoint-level DLP solution like Netwrix Endpoint Protector is that the security policies are applied at all times, even when the computer is offline and disconnected from a network. Policies can be fine-tuned to not only be content-aware, but also context-aware. This reduces noise and minimizes false positives, meaning IT teams aren’t tied up resolving unnecessary support tickets and investigating potential incidents.
About this category: Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards recognize data loss prevention products. The category covers products that stop sensitive data from leaving an organization through email, endpoints, web, cloud apps or AI tools.
An independent jury of security practitioners, analysts and CISOs scores each nomination on leadership, innovation and impact. Each nomination competes in its category against organizations of similar size and region. Entry packages, sponsorship and public votes do not affect the jury's scores.
Community Choice voting for the 2025 season closed on July 10, 2025.
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2027 award season
Nominations closeFebruary 27, 2027
Jury winners announcedWeek of March 22
Community Choice voting closesJuly 10, 2027
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