# Microsoft Defender for Identity + Entra ID: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 1 judge labels across 1 categories by 1 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/microsoft-defender-for-identity-entra-id/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity threat detection and response | 0% | 57 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "The Best for Microsoft Shops: Microsoft Defender for Identity / Entra ID" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, ITDR)

## 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.