DriveLock
German endpoint platform combining device control, application whitelisting, encryption and antivirus in one console
Quick Overview
| Company | DriveLock SE |
|---|---|
| Category | endpoint protection |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| EU Presence | EU (Germany) |
| Data Location | European Union (Microsoft Azure EU data centres) |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, ISO 9001, TeleTrusT "IT Security made in Germany / made in EU" |
| Pricing | Per endpoint, quoted |
| Free Option | Free trial available |
| Replaces | CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Ivanti Device Control |
Detailed Review
DriveLock SE in Munich sells a broader platform than a pure antivirus vendor: device control, application whitelisting, vulnerability management, BitLocker and disk encryption management, and Microsoft Defender orchestration sit alongside its own protection engine in one console. That breadth is the pitch for a company that currently runs device control, encryption management and antivirus as three separate products from three separate vendors, each with its own console and its own renewal date.
The company carries ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and the TeleTrusT "IT Security made in Germany" and "made in EU" seals — the same category of external commitment G DATA makes with its no-backdoor guarantee, applied to a wider product.
Its cloud platform runs on Microsoft Azure with data centres in Europe, and a free trial is available, though standard pricing is quoted rather than published. The trade-off is configuration: application whitelisting and device control policies take real setup work, and a company that only wants antivirus is buying more platform than it needs.
What DriveLock does well
- Device control, application whitelisting, encryption and antivirus in one console
- ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified
- TeleTrusT "made in Germany" and "made in EU" seals
- Free trial available
- Azure hosting in European data centres
Where DriveLock falls short
- Quoted pricing, not published
- Application and device control policies need real configuration work
- More platform than a buyer who wants only antivirus needs
Standout feature. One console for device control, encryption and antivirus: DriveLock replaces three separate vendor relationships with one German one.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Device control, application whitelisting, encryption and antivirus in one console
- ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certified
- TeleTrusT "made in Germany" and "made in EU" seals
- Free trial available
- Azure hosting in European data centres
Cons
- Quoted pricing, not published
- Application and device control policies need real configuration work
- More platform than a buyer who wants only antivirus needs
Alternatives to DriveLock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DriveLock?
DriveLock SE in Munich sells a broader platform than a pure antivirus vendor: device control, application whitelisting, vulnerability management, BitLocker and disk encryption management, and Microsoft Defender orchestration sit alongside its own protection engine in one console. That breadth is the pitch for a company that currently runs device control, encryption management and antivirus as three separate products from three separate vendors, each with its own console and its own renewal date.
Where is DriveLock based?
DriveLock operates from Munich, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany). Compliance: ISO 27001, ISO 9001, TeleTrusT "IT Security made in Germany / made in EU".
What does DriveLock cost?
Per endpoint, quoted. Free trial available.
Who is DriveLock best for?
German mid-market wanting device control and antivirus in one console. One console for device control, encryption and antivirus: DriveLock replaces three separate vendor relationships with one German one.
What are the drawbacks of DriveLock?
Quoted pricing, not published. Application and device control policies need real configuration work. More platform than a buyer who wants only antivirus needs.
Is DriveLock a good alternative to CrowdStrike?
DriveLock is built as a European alternative to CrowdStrike: German endpoint platform combining device control, application whitelisting, encryption and antivirus in one console. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does DriveLock compare to other endpoint protection tools?
DriveLock is one of several European endpoint protection tools we cover. It is most often compared with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Ivanti Device Control.