# Microsoft Entra ID Protection + Microsoft Defender for Identity: 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-entra-id-protection-microsoft-defender-for-identity/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Identity threat detection and response | 0% | 59 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Microsoft-native hybrid stack → Defender for Identity + Entra ID Protection" (Muse Glimmer 30B, ITDR)

## In its own words

What Microsoft Entra ID Protection + Microsoft Defender for Identity's own pages state, read 2026-10-06. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.


## 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.