# Zeek: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 2 categories by 8 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/zeek/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network detection and response | 2% | 12 | 0% | 7 |
| OT and IoT security | 0% | 30 | 0% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "$0 (DIY) | Suricata or Zeek" (Kimi K2, NDR)
- "Zeek - a free, open-source platform that provides network security monitoring and threat detection." (Llama 4 Maverick, NDR)
- "open-source stacks such as Zeek and Suricata for detection + a SIEM/ELK stack for correlation" (Muse Glimmer 30B, NDR)
- "Lightweight, open‑source network traffic analyzer. | No built‑in visualization or alerting" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, NDR)

## 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.