# Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 5 judge labels across 1 categories by 4 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/unit-42-managed-detection-and-response/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed detection and response | 0% | 13 | 0% | 5 |

## What the models said for it

- "best for companies already invested in Cortex/XDR and wanting tight platform-native integration" (GPT-5.4 mini, MDR)
- "The Best for Network Visibility: Palo Alto Networks (Prisma Access / Unit 42)" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, MDR)

## 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.