# Cisco Secure Access – DNS Defense: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/cisco-secure-access-dns-defense/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNS filtering | 2% | 8 | 0% | 4 |

## What the models said for it

- "my default recommendation would be Cisco Secure Access – DNS Defense" (GPT-5.4 mini, DNS filtering)
- "Choose Cisco Secure Access — DNS Defense if you operate in a regulated industry" (Kimi K2, DNS filtering)
- "Already standardized on Cisco? Evaluate Cisco Secure Access – DNS Defense" (GPT-6 Luna, DNS filtering)
- "Best if you want a broader security platform and path to SSE/SWG/DLP" (GPT-5.4 mini, DNS filtering)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.