# Orca Security vs Tenable Cloud Security: which do AI models recommend for CSPM, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Cloud security posture management. Two of fourteen models named Orca Security first on the direct prompt; zero named Tenable Cloud Security. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/cloud/cloud-security-posture-management/orca-security-vs-tenable-cloud-security/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orca Security | 15% | #3 of 12 | 4% | 50 | 14 of 14 |
| Tenable Cloud Security | 2% | #6 of 12 | 8% | 13 | 10 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Kimi K2: orca security first (first choices: Orca Security) (alternatives: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Tenable Cloud Security, Wiz)
- GPT-6 Luna: orca security first (first choices: Orca Security) (alternatives: AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Cyscale) (alternatives: Datadog Cloud Security Management, Drata, Orca Security, Vanta)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither first, one named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Orca Security, Prisma Cloud)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither first, one named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, Orca Security)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: CrowdStrike, Rapid7, Tenable Cloud Security, Uptycs)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Orca Security, Prisma Cloud)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: CrowdStrike, Rapid7, Tenable Cloud Security)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Defender for Cloud) (alternatives: Orca Security, Wiz)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither first, one named (first choices: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Wiz) (alternatives: CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, Tenable Cloud Security)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither first, one named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: Aqua Security, CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Orca Security)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: Aikido Security, CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security, Rapid7, Sophos)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Wiz) (alternatives: Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud, Qualys TotalCloud, Sysdig Secure)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named

## What the models said about Orca Security

- "you will want to avoid enterprise-grade CSPM platforms like Wiz, Orca Security, or Prisma Cloud" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, budget prompt, hard negative)
- "What to Avoid on a Tight Budget... unlikely to be "limited budget" friendly" (Kimi K2, budget prompt, hard negative)
- "The Premium Market Leaders (Wiz & Orca Security)... provide the best user experience. *Cons:* premium enterprise pricing" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, scale prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Tenable Cloud Security

- "Avoid: Older-generation tools like Prisma Cloud (Palo Alto) or Tenable" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, paraphrase prompt, hard negative)
- "I'd recommend starting with Orca Security or Tenable Cloud Security as they balance strong features with mid-market usability" (MiniMax M2.5, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Tenable is recommended for teams prioritizing vulnerability management and identity (CIEM) lineage" (MiniMax M2.5, direct prompt, alternative)
- "The recommended CSPM tools ... are Wiz, CrowdStrike, Tenable, and Uptycs." (Llama 4 Maverick, paraphrase prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.