# Trellix: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 10 judge labels across 4 categories by 6 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/trellix/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endpoint protection | 0% | 75 | 50% | 4 |
| Data loss prevention | 0% | 67 | 33% | 3 |
| Email security | 0% | 46 | 50% | 2 |
| Managed detection and response | 0% | 45 | 100% | 1 |

## And against it

- "Legacy enterprise DLP platforms (such as Broadcom/Symantec, Forcepoint, or Trellix) are often a poor fit for the mid-market." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, DLP)
- "Avoid hype-heavy vendors with "empty reports" or poor support (e.g., some complaints about Trellix)." (Grok 4.1 Fast, MDR)
- "Their legacy gateway-based architectures have struggled to keep pace with agile, API-driven alternatives." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Email security)
- "Platforms to be cautious about: ... Trellix (formerly McAfee Enterprise)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Endpoint protection)

## 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.