# Illusive: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 7 judge labels across 1 categories by 4 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/illusive/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deception technology | 0% | 32 | 29% | 7 |

## What the models said for it

- "Illusive, which is noted for identity-centric detection, strong lateral movement coverage, high-fidelity alerting, and enterprise-ready integrations" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Deception)
- "Illusive is considered the best overall deception technology platform in 2026" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Deception)
- "Pure cloud/SaaS shop? → Illusive/Proofpoint Shadow" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Deception)

## And against it

- "Best For: Companies with dedicated, mature SOC ... this complexity often translates to higher pricing and more required administrative upkeep" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Deception)
- "Mid-market favors low-touch tools like these over enterprise-heavy ones (e.g., Attivo/Illusive, now part of SentinelOne)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Deception)

## 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.