# SAFE Security vs RiskLens: which do AI models recommend for cyber risk quant, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Cyber risk quantification. Two of fourteen models named SAFE Security first on the direct prompt; zero named RiskLens. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/security/cyber-risk-quantification/safe-security-vs-risklens/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFE Security | 8% | #3 of 6 | 32% | 40 | 12 of 14 |
| RiskLens | 2% | #5 of 6 | 37% | 27 | 13 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- GPT-5.4 mini: safe security first (first choices: SAFE Security) (alternatives: Kovrr, ThreatConnect Risk Quantifier)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: safe security first (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong, SAFE Security) (alternatives: Axio, Balbix, LogicGate Risk Cloud, RiskLens, UpGuard)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither first, one named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong) (alternatives: RiskLens, SAFE One)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong, Maxxsure) (alternatives: RiskLens)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong) (alternatives: Axio, SAFE Security, vCISO Lite)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither first, one named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong) (alternatives: Axio, Maxxsure, RiskLens)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong, Maxxsure) (alternatives: Black Kite, RiskLens)
- GPT-6 Luna: neither first, one named (first choices: Axio360) (alternatives: CyberSaint CyberStrong, SAFE Security)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither first, one named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong) (alternatives: Maxxsure, RiskLens, SAFE Security)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named (first choices: Cyrisma) (alternatives: Black Kite, Maxxsure, SAI360)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither named (first choices: Kovrr) (alternatives: Axio, CyberSaint CyberStrong)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong) (alternatives: Cyber Quant, Maxxsure, vCISO Lite)
- Kimi K2: neither named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong) (alternatives: Axio, Maxxsure)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: CyberSaint CyberStrong) (alternatives: Bitsight, Black Kite, Kovrr, LogicGate Risk Cloud, UpGuard)

## What the models said about SAFE Security

- "such as Kovrr, Safe Security, and Axio) are generally out of reach, as their annual licensing fees frequently scale into the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "Safe Security (post-RiskLens acquisition) | ⚠️ Moderate | Partially black-box methodology; auditability of underlying assumptions varies" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Caveat: It can be expensive and may require more administrative overhead to configure properly compared to Kovrr or Axio." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, direct prompt, soft negative)
- "The only enterprise platform purpose-built on the FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) framework... Ranked leader in the 2025 Forrester CRQ Wave" (Kimi K2, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "Safe Security leads the 2025 Forrester CRQ Wave after acquiring RiskLens, consolidating FAIR-native quantification with real-world data integration." (Mistral Small, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "Cloud-first enterprises that want CRQ wired into daily security operations lean Safe Security; its integration depth is the widest in the category." (Claude Haiku 4.5, comparative prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about RiskLens

- "transparent pricing compared to most enterprise CRQ tools (like RiskLens or SAFE Security) that typically start at $25K–$200K+ annually" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "RiskLens (traditional FAIR implementation), manual FAIR assessments ... Heavy reliance on manual FAIR; resource-intensive" (Kimi K2, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Enterprise tools like RiskLens, LogicGate, or Balbix are powerful but start at $10K+/year, so skip unless scaling up." (Grok 4.1 Fast, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "One of the most established FAIR-native CRQ platforms... references enterprise-grade RiskLens as a benchmark tool" (GPT-5.4 mini, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "RiskLens - a pioneer in FAIR methodology, best for FAIR-based quantification." (Llama 4 Maverick, budget prompt, first choice)
- "RiskLens is the gold standard for those who want rigorous, scientifically backed quantification... Caveat: Ensure you get the right pricing tier" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, direct 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.