# Proofpoint ZenGuide: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 40 judge labels across 1 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/proofpoint-zenguide/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security awareness training | 0% | 10 | 18% | 40 |

## What the models said for it

- "if you already use Proofpoint email security and want tighter integration with that stack" (Perplexity Sonar, Awareness training)
- "stands out for its easy campaign scheduling and extensive phishing simulation options" (Llama 4 Maverick, Awareness training)
- "Choose Proofpoint if you're already invested in their email security ecosystem" (Kimi K2, Awareness training)
- "Best for: Organizations already utilizing Proofpoint\u2019s email security stack." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Awareness training)

## And against it

- "Avoid Platforms with "Campaign-Only" & "Tick-the-Box" Approaches * Examples of this model: ... (like Mimecast or Proofpoint/Wombat)." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Awareness training)
- "enterprise giants like KnowBe4 and Proofpoint set the market standard, they are often too expensive for smaller teams" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Awareness training)
- "receive more lukewarm mixed reviews, with recurring themes of complexity, dated content, and setup overhead" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Awareness training)
- "best if you already use their email security, but overkill/expensive standalone." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Awareness training)

## 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.