# Zscaler DSPM: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 5 judge labels across 1 categories by 4 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/zscaler-dspm/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data security posture management | 0% | 87 | 40% | 5 |

## What the models said for it

- "Zscaler DSPM or Wiz may be cheaper *in practice* if DSPM is bundled into an existing suite" (GPT-5.4 mini, DSPM)
- "Need zero-trust/cloud-access aligned data security: Zscaler DSPM." (GPT-5.4 mini, DSPM)

## And against it

- "their foray into "Data Centric Security" is sometimes viewed as secondary to their core business" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, DSPM)
- "user reviews specifically warn about a "setup loophole"" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, DSPM)

## In its own words

What Zscaler DSPM's own pages state, read 2026-10-05. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: The features available in DSPM are classified as modules and global modules. (https://help.zscaler.com/dspm/dspm-modules)
- For: cloud resources (https://help.zscaler.com/dspm/integrating-jira)

## 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.