# Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense: how AI models rank it, October 2026

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

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deception technology | 0% | 30 | 25% | 4 |

## What the models said for it

- "Choose SentinelOne or Proofpoint if you are already bought into their respective security ecosystems" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Deception)
- "Main concern is identity compromise and lateral movement? Evaluate Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense." (GPT-6 Luna, Deception)
- "If your pain is identity abuse and lateral movement, look at Proofpoint Shadow" (GPT-5.4 mini, Deception)

## And against it

- "Confirm vendor ownership, support status and roadmap, especially for Illusive-derived offerings now marketed as Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense." (Muse Glimmer 30B, Deception)

## In its own words

What Proofpoint Identity Threat Defense's own pages state, read 2026-10-06. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Customers named: Hendry Regional Medical Center

## 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.