# TruffleHog: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 2 categories by 2 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/trufflehog/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets management | 0% | 38 | 100% | 2 |
| Data loss prevention | 0% | 63 | 0% | 1 |

## And against it

- "These are detection tools, not management tools... Relying solely on scanners leaves you vulnerable to "Secret Sprawl."" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Secrets)
- "Do not use these as your primary management tool." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Secrets)

## 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.