# NETSCOUT Arbor: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/netscout-arbor/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDoS protection | 0% | 37 | 33% | 3 |

## What the models said for it

- "Strict on‑prem or hybrid control | Arbor NETSCOUT, Vercara, or on‑prem appliances" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, DDoS)

## And against it

- "Hardware appliances (Arbor, Radware): Typically $100,000+/year" (Kimi K2, DDoS)

## 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, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.