# Microsoft Secure Score: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 2 categories by 4 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/microsoft-secure-score/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaaS security posture management | 2% | 15 | 0% | 3 |
| Microsoft 365 management | 0% | 64 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you have a very tight budget, begin with free tools like Microsoft Secure Score or Google Workspace Security Checklist." (Mistral Small, SSPM)
- "Start free: Use Microsoft Secure Score or Google Security Checklist immediately." (Kimi K2, SSPM)
- "Security posture | Microsoft Secure Score + proper Defender deployment" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, M365 management)

## In its own words

What Microsoft Secure Score's own pages state, read 2026-10-05. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: tracking progress along the way with the Microsoft Secure Score in Defender (https://www.microsoft.com/en/customers/story/1795897567810551344-icfj-microsoft-secure-score-nonprofit-en-united-states)
- Customers named: International Center for Journalists

## 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.