# Protect AI: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 6 judge labels across 2 categories by 4 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/protect-ai/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI security platforms | 0% | 41 | 0% | 5 |
| AI governance platforms | 0% | 76 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Model scanning (Guardian), AI SBOM (Radar), runtime guardrails (Layer); ... Broadest coverage." (Grok 4.1 Fast, AI security)
- "Best for: Mid‑market companies that want governance tightly coupled with security infrastructure." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, AI governance)
- "If your risk is downloading a malicious model from Hugging Face, look at Protect AI." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, AI security)
- "Add model‑centric tools (HiddenLayer, Checkmarx, Protect AI)" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, AI security)

## 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.