Who AI names when buyers ask about cybersecurity
We asked 250 unbranded buyer questions to ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Google AI Overview, and counted which security vendors each answer named. Visibility is the share of answers that name a brand at all.
- questions
- 250
- AI engines
- 4
- answers scored
- 997
- citations
- 5,024
- collected
- October 7, 2026
Visibility leaderboard
Bars show visibility and the grey line is the 95% range. Brands in the same tier are statistically tied. Tap a brand to see its evidence.
| # | Brand | Visibility | Score | GPT | Gem | Mode | AIO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Security | 50%T1 | 54% | 54% | 47% | 47% | |
| 2 | CrowdStrike | 45%T1 | 48% | 46% | 45% | 38% | |
| 3 | Palo Alto Networks | 38%T2 | 46% | 39% | 37% | 30% | |
| 4 | Fortinet | 20%T3 | 29% | 19% | 14% | 20% | |
| 5 | SentinelOne | 20%T3 | 24% | 20% | 18% | 18% | |
| 6 | Cisco | 20%T3 | 21% | 23% | 21% | 14% | |
| 7 | Check Point | 16%T3 | 16% | 13% | 16% | 17% | |
| 8 | Cloudflare | 16%T3 | 20% | 16% | 16% | 11% | |
| 9 | Okta | 15%T3 | 28% | 12% | 10% | 8% | |
| 10 | Zscaler | 13%T3 | 23% | 11% | 10% | 9% | |
| 11 | Mandiant | 7%T4 | 7% | 9% | 6% | 5% | |
| 12 | Wiz | 5%T4 | 8% | 4% | 4% | 4% | |
| 13 | Rapid7 | 4%T4 | 7% | 4% | 3% | 4% | |
| 14 | Proofpoint | 4%T4 | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | |
| 15 | Tenable | 2%T4 | 4% | 2% | 2% | 0.4% | |
| 16 | ThreatLocker | 0.1%T5 | 0% | 0.4% | 0% | 0% |
GPT = ChatGPT · Gem = Gemini · Mode = Google AI Mode · AIO = Google AI Overview. Perplexity is in progress and will be added as a fifth engine.
Visibility by topic
The 250 questions fall into 13 buyer topics. Each cell is the share of answers on that topic that name the brand, all four engines pooled.
| Brand | Avoid and risk | Breach disclosure and incident response | Customer service | Employer and workplace | Fit for business size and ease of deployment | Innovation | Leadership and scale | Reliability and quality | Safety and security | Sustainability and ethics | Threat detection and protection effectiveness | Trust and reputation | Value and price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Security | 23 | 41 | 33 | 43 | 76 | 51 | 61 | 57 | 40 | 57 | 62 | 58 | 59 |
| CrowdStrike | 31 | 35 | 33 | 63 | 45 | 45 | 75 | 43 | 35 | 57 | 45 | 52 | 25 |
| Palo Alto Networks | 9 | 29 | 23 | 66 | 25 | 61 | 83 | 41 | 35 | 51 | 25 | 36 | 19 |
| Fortinet | 5 | 10 | 10 | 29 | 14 | 25 | 61 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 9 | 22 | 8 |
| SentinelOne | 1 | 6 | 13 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 19 | 16 |
| Cisco | 1 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 17 | 26 | 41 | 16 | 21 | 41 | 7 | 17 | 16 |
| Check Point | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 49 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 8 |
| Cloudflare | 5 | 19 | 2 | 33 | 14 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
| Okta | 15 | 23 | 2 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 32 | 16 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Zscaler | 4 | 3 | · | 26 | 12 | 22 | 50 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 3 |
| Mandiant | · | 23 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 13 | · |
| Wiz | · | 1 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 | · | 6 | 6 |
| Rapid7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Proofpoint | · | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Tenable | 3 | 1 | · | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | · | · | 3 |
| ThreatLocker | · | · | · | · | · | 1 | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
What AI cites
5,024 source links came back with the answers. Vendors' own sites carry 20% of them, and Reddit and Gartner are the two most cited domains.
Citations by source type
Owned 20%Trade & analyst 14%Review & affiliate 5%Community 10%Other 50%
Most cited domains
| Domain | Type | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | Community | 236 |
| gartner.com | Trade & analyst | 197 |
| microsoft.com | Owned | 131 |
| crowdstrike.com | Owned | 108 |
| paloaltonetworks.com | Owned | 102 |
| youtube.com | Community | 92 |
| huntress.com | Owned | 77 |
| sec.gov | Trade & analyst | 71 |
| cloudflare.com | Owned | 56 |
| okta.com | Owned | 55 |
| fortinet.com | Owned | 52 |
| linkedin.com | Community | 51 |
| sentinelone.com | Owned | 50 |
| cisa.gov | Trade & analyst | 50 |
| checkpoint.com | Owned | 50 |
Vendors AI names outside the tracked set
Answers that named each one, all four engines.
| Bitdefender | 175 |
| Sophos | 142 |
| Norton | 110 |
| ESET | 78 |
| Huntress | 76 |
| Google Cloud | 73 |
| Malwarebytes | 62 |
| Arctic Wolf | 58 |
| 1Password | 54 |
| IBM | 51 |
| Kaspersky | 45 |
| Bitwarden | 41 |
| CyberArk | 40 |
| Mimecast | 34 |
| Trend Micro | 33 |
All 250 questions
Grouped by buyer topic. Open a topic to see each question and the brands each engine named.
250 of 250 questions
Avoid and risk20 questions
- Q173Which cybersecurity vendor should businesses avoid?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrike
- Q174Which cybersecurity companies have the worst reputation for aggressive sales tactics?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneGeminiFortinetGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeRapid7TenableGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscaler
- Q175Which antivirus companies have been criticized for selling user data?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q176Are there security companies that have been sued or fined over how they handled customer refunds or cancellations?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q177As an investor, which publicly traded cybersecurity companies look riskiest because of past security failures?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerOktaCloudflareTenableGeminiCrowdStrikeOktaGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeFortinetOkta
- Q178Which cybersecurity firms have gotten in trouble with regulators over how they handled their own incidents?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeCheck PointOktaCloudflareGeminiCheck PointGoogle AI ModeCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewCheck Point
- Q179As a journalist covering the industry, which security vendors have the most controversial ethics records?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q180Which antivirus companies get the most complaints from customers?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q181What are the biggest red flags when vetting a cybersecurity vendor for my company?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q182Has any major security software company been sued by customers or shareholders after its own breach?ChatGPTOktaGeminiCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrike
- Q183I run a 40-person accounting firm. Which managed security providers should I be wary of?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q184Which password managers have had security incidents that should make me think twice before using them?ChatGPTOktaGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeOktaGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q185Which cybersecurity companies have been fined by regulators?ChatGPTCheck PointGeminiCheck PointGoogle AI ModeCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewCheck Point
- Q186Are there antivirus programs that are basically bloatware or scams I should stay away from?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q187My mom keeps getting pop-ups from a paid antivirus she never chose. Which security brands are known for deceptive marketing?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q188Which cybersecurity vendors have faced class action lawsuits over how they handle customer data?ChatGPTOktaGeminiCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeGoogle AI OverviewOkta
- Q189What are the most controversial cybersecurity companies right now?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeGeminiCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrike
- Q190Which cloud security providers have suffered outages or breaches that hurt their customers?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeOktaCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrike
- Q191What are the worst-reviewed home network security products?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q192Is it a bad sign if a cybersecurity company has had multiple zero-day exploits in its own products?ChatGPTCiscoGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
Breach disclosure and incident response20 questions
- Q193Which cybersecurity companies are most transparent about their own breaches?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneOktaCloudflareMandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCloudflareMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareMandiantGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeFortinetMandiant
- Q194Which firewall makers have the best reputation for fixing vulnerabilities quickly and disclosing them openly?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscaler
- Q195I'm a journalist covering security. Which vendors are known for being open with researchers and the press?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCloudflareRapid7TenableGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoRapid7MandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCloudflareMandiant
- Q196Are there cybersecurity firms with a history of hiding or downplaying problems in their own products?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCheck PointGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewCheck Point
- Q197Who has the best reputation for running a fair bug bounty program?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q198I'm an IT manager and our security vendor went silent after their breach. Which vendors communicate best with customers when something goes wrong?ChatGPTCiscoCloudflareGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoMandiantGoogle AI OverviewCloudflareRapid7Mandiant
- Q199Which managed security service providers are best at giving clear postmortems and support after an incident?ChatGPTRapid7GeminiCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI OverviewMandiant
- Q200Which security vendors publish the most detailed post-incident reports after they get hit?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoOktaCloudflareMandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityOktaCloudflareMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeOktaCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeOktaCloudflareMandiant
- Q201How do I find out if a security vendor I'm considering has a history of covering up incidents?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q202How quickly do major security vendors usually tell customers when their own systems have been breached?ChatGPTOktaGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareProofpointGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksOktaGoogle AI OverviewOkta
- Q203Which endpoint protection vendors have the best track record for handling their own security incidents?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q204Who has handled a breach of their own network better, password manager companies or antivirus companies?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityOktaGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrike
- Q205What should I look for in a security vendor's incident disclosure policy before signing a contract?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q206best identity and access management providers for prompt vulnerability disclosure?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI ModeOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityOkta
- Q207Rank the big cloud security vendors by how well they communicate during an outage.ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneWizGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q208Are any security software companies known for patching zero-day flaws in their own products quickly?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGeminiMicrosoft SecurityFortinetCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q209How do I compare vendors on how fast they issue security advisories for bugs in their own products?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiFortinetGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q210Which security companies run bug bounty programs that actually lead to fast fixes and public disclosure?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q211Should I trust a password manager that has had a breach, and which ones have responded most responsibly?ChatGPTOktaGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewOkta
- Q212What security vendors gave customers clear guidance and indicators of compromise right after they were hit?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeOktaMandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeMandiantGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeOktaMandiant
Customer service21 questions
- Q56Which cybersecurity companies offer the best support for businesses?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneRapid7Google AI ModeCrowdStrikeFortinetCiscoGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCisco
- Q57Which antivirus companies have the easiest refund process if I cancel within the first month?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q58I got charged for an auto-renewal I didn't want on my security software. Which vendors are known for actually giving the money back?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q59Who has the best 24/7 phone support for small business endpoint protection?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeCiscoGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrike
- Q60What cybersecurity vendors handle customer complaints well after they've had their own breach?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeOktaMandiantGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeMandiant
- Q61Are there any password manager companies with genuinely responsive customer support?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q62Best security software for seniors that has a real person you can call?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q63How do the big endpoint security vendors compare on support response times during a major incident?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOne
- Q64Which antivirus brands have the worst customer service reputation?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q65Do any security companies offer compensation or credits to customers after their own outage?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneOktaCloudflareGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q66Which identity protection services are easiest to cancel without a runaround?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q67Rank the top consumer antivirus companies by quality of tech support.ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q68My parents keep getting upsold by a tech support agent from their antivirus company. Which providers are known for pushy or deceptive support practices?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q69What security vendors have the best dedicated account managers for mid-size companies?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneRapid7Google AI OverviewCrowdStrike
- Q70Is there a cybersecurity company that actually stands by its breach warranty or guarantee when a customer gets hacked?ChatGPTRapid7GeminiCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeSentinelOneRapid7
- Q71Which firewall vendors have the most helpful technical support teams?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCisco
- Q72Who has the best customer support among cloud security platforms?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCheck PointWizGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneWizGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCloudflareWiz
- Q73I was double billed by my identity theft protection service. Which companies are best at fixing billing mistakes quickly?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q74Which email security vendors offer the best onboarding and support for small teams?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q75Which antivirus companies let you talk to a human easily instead of a chatbot?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q76What are the best cybersecurity vendors for hands-on support if we have no in-house security team?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeRapid7GeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
Employer and workplace19 questions
- Q135Top cybersecurity companies to work for if I want job stability at a big established firm?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCheck Point
- Q136What are the best cybersecurity companies to work for right now?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoZscalerOktaCloudflareProofpointMandiantWizTenableGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoZscalerCloudflare
- Q137Which security vendors have the best work-life balance for engineers?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneOktaCloudflareWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoOktaCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCloudflareRapid7WizGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCisco
- Q138I'm a new grad with a computer science degree. Which cybersecurity companies have the best entry-level programs?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneOktaCloudflareGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q139Which cybersecurity companies pay the highest salaries for security researchers?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneCloudflareMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto Networks
- Q140Are there cybersecurity vendors with a reputation for toxic culture or burnout?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneZscalerOktaWizGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q141best cybersecurity companies for remote work?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerCloudflareWizGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeZscalerOktaCloudflare
- Q142How do the big endpoint security vendors compare on employee satisfaction?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneZscalerGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneZscalerGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOne
- Q143I got offers from two security software companies. What should I look at when comparing their culture and compensation?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q144Which cybersecurity firms have had major layoffs in the past few years?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneOktaCloudflareRapid7GeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneOktaRapid7Google AI ModeCiscoSentinelOneRapid7Google AI OverviewMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOneRapid7Mandiant
- Q145Who pays the most for penetration testers, consulting firms or product vendors?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q146What cybersecurity companies are known for good equity and stock compensation for employees?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerOktaCloudflareWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerOktaCloudflareWizGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscaler
- Q147Is it a good idea to join a cybersecurity company that just had a big breach?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q148Which security vendors have the best reputation for promoting women and minorities in technical roles?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOne
- Q149Which cybersecurity startups are the best places to work if I want to get in early?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaWizGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeSentinelOneCheck PointWizGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q150Do any cybersecurity companies have unions or notable labor disputes?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareMandiantTenableGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareMandiantGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q151Which security vendors offer the best training budgets and certification support?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q152Are salaries at the large public cybersecurity companies better than at government contractors?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerOktaGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflare
- Q153How is the sales culture at the major cybersecurity vendors, and which ones are the most high-pressure?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareRapid7GeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointWizGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOne
Fit for business size and ease of deployment19 questions
- Q232What's the best endpoint protection for a 15-person company with no IT staff?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOne
- Q233Which security vendors are easiest to deploy for a small business?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q234We're a mid-market company with about 800 employees and a two-person security team. What vendors fit our size?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneRapid7GeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaWizGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaRapid7Google AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaProofpointWiz
- Q235Which enterprise security platforms are known for being a nightmare to deploy?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGeminiOktaGoogle AI ModeCiscoGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCiscoSentinelOne
- Q236How do the top managed detection and response providers compare for companies under 200 employees?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneRapid7Google AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q237I run a dental practice with 8 staff. What cybersecurity products should I look at?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeFortinetGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCiscoProofpointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOne
- Q238Which firewall vendors are best for multi-location businesses with limited IT resources?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiFortinetCiscoGoogle AI ModeFortinetCiscoGoogle AI OverviewFortinetCisco
- Q239Top antivirus for small offices that's simple to manage from one dashboard?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q240Who are the leading cybersecurity providers for large enterprises with global operations?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareMandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscaler
- Q241Which security platforms are the most cloud-native and quick to roll out across remote workers?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityZscalerCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksOktaCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityZscalerOktaCloudflare
- Q242Is it better for a growing startup to buy an all-in-one security platform or pick separate best-of-breed vendors?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeWizGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q243Which vendors offer the easiest zero trust rollout for a mid-market company?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCiscoZscalerOktaCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityOktaCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCloudflare
- Q244Rank the endpoint security products by how easy they are to manage for a lean IT team.ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q245What are the best cybersecurity options for a small law firm that needs compliance help without hiring a security team?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q246Are there any security vendors that cater specifically to small and medium-sized businesses rather than just enterprises?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneTenableGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeFortinetCloudflareProofpoint
- Q247I'm the only IT person at a 50-person manufacturing company. Which security tools would save me the most time to manage?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaProofpoint
- Q248What are the most beginner-friendly password and identity security tools for small teams?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q249Which managed security service providers work best for mid-sized healthcare organizations?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneRapid7GeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeRapid7
- Q250Which security vendors have the steepest learning curve and require the most tuning after deployment?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGeminiMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneCheck Point
Innovation19 questions
- Q97Who are the most innovative endpoint security vendors right now?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneThreatLockerGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeFortinetSentinelOne
- Q98Best cybersecurity startups to watch in 2025?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksWizGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewWiz
- Q99Which security vendors are doing the most interesting work with zero trust architecture?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksZscalerCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOneZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksZscaler
- Q100Which companies are pioneering passwordless authentication?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCiscoOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoOktaGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCiscoOkta
- Q101Top vendors for next-generation firewalls with the most modern features?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck Point
- Q102Which security companies have the best user experience and easiest-to-use dashboards?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneWizGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q103Are there any cybersecurity vendors that are really ahead on generative AI security assistants?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoSentinelOneMandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOne
- Q104Which antivirus brands have the most cutting-edge technology for home users?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q105Which security company has the best modern approach to identity threat detection?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOkta
- Q106Rank the top cybersecurity platforms by how quickly they release new features.ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneTenableGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointWiz
- Q107Which cybersecurity companies are pushing the envelope on quantum-safe encryption?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCloudflareGeminiPalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCloudflare
- Q108What are the most forward-thinking email security providers?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCloudflareProofpointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewProofpoint
- Q109Which vendors have the best security automation and orchestration tools?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCiscoRapid7MandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto Networks
- Q110Who makes the most advanced deception and threat hunting technology?ChatGPTSentinelOneZscalerGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerProofpointGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewFortinetSentinelOne
- Q111Which cybersecurity companies have the best mobile apps and consumer-facing digital experience?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q112Which big security vendors have done the best job of modernizing through acquisitions?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoOktaProofpointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCheck PointMandiantGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerCloudflare
- Q113Best innovative vendors for securing operational technology and industrial control systems?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksTenableGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinet
- Q114Which cybersecurity company is the most technologically advanced overall?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneZscalerCloudflareWizGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerCloudflare
- Q115I'm a venture investor interested in security. Which public cybersecurity companies are the strongest innovators?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerCloudflare
Leadership and scale19 questions
- Q116Who are the biggest cybersecurity companies in the world by revenue?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscaler
- Q117Which cybersecurity vendors dominate the enterprise market right now?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareProofpointTenableGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaProofpointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck Point
- Q118What are the top 10 publicly traded cybersecurity stocks by market cap?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflare
- Q119Rank the largest endpoint protection providers by market share.ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOne
- Q120Which security companies have the strongest balance sheets and the most cash?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetOktaGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinet
- Q121Who are the market leaders in firewalls and network security?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscaler
- Q122Which cybersecurity company is the most influential in setting industry standards?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCiscoOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto Networks
- Q123I'm an investor looking for financially stable cybersecurity companies with steady growth. Which ones stand out?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerOktaGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck Point
- Q124Who leads the cloud security market?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerWiz
- Q125Which cybersecurity firms are best run, based on management and execution?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointWiz
- Q126Are there any cybersecurity companies that have grown really fast in the last five years?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeSentinelOneZscalerWizGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeSentinelOneZscalerWizGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeSentinelOneZscalerWiz
- Q127Which security vendors have the largest number of customers among Fortune 500 companies?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareProofpointTenableGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoZscalerOktaGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointZscalerCloudflareProofpointTenable
- Q128Who are the top players in identity and access management?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCiscoOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityOkta
- Q129What cybersecurity companies have made the biggest acquisitions recently?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksCiscoProofpointWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCiscoWizGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksProofpointGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksWiz
- Q130Which cybersecurity companies employ the most people?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareRapid7GeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck Point
- Q131Which security vendors do analysts consistently place in the leader category?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointZscaler
- Q132Who is the biggest pure-play cybersecurity company, as opposed to a big tech company with a security division?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscalerOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinet
- Q133Which cybersecurity companies have the highest profit margins?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscalerGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck Point
- Q134Which company is the leader in email security?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI OverviewCheck PointProofpoint
Reliability and quality19 questions
- Q1Which cybersecurity companies are the most reliable?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerCloudflareProofpointMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointMandiantGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOne
- Q2Which endpoint protection vendors have the best track record for stable, trouble-free updates?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOne
- Q3most dependable antivirus software?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewNo AI Overview shown
- Q4Which firewall makers have the best record for uptime and few critical vulnerabilities in their own products?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck Point
- Q5What's the most reliable password manager for a family that can't afford to get locked out?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q6Rank the top managed detection and response providers by consistency of service quality.ChatGPTCrowdStrikeRapid7GeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q7Best antivirus for an older relative who just wants something that works quietly without breaking their computer?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q8Which cloud security platforms have the best uptime history?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksCiscoZscalerOktaCloudflareWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoWizGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksZscalerWizGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto Networks
- Q9What are the most well-built and dependable endpoint detection tools for small businesses?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q10Which identity and access management providers have been the most reliable without major outages?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q11Which network security vendors would you say have the strongest reputation for product quality and engineering?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck Point
- Q12I'm a hospital IT director. Which security vendors offer the most dependable, always-on protection for critical systems?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetProofpointGeminiCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewNo AI Overview shown
- Q13Which web application firewall providers deliver the most consistent quality and availability?ChatGPTCloudflareGeminiCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCloudflare
- Q14Which security companies are known for the highest customer retention because their products just work?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksOktaCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q15Which two-factor authentication providers are the most dependable and least likely to fail when you need to log in?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q16Which penetration testing and consulting firms deliver the most consistent quality of work?ChatGPTMandiantGeminiMandiantGoogle AI ModeRapid7Google AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q17How do the major endpoint security vendors compare on stability, detection accuracy, and long-term dependability?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q18Which security vendors have the best long-term track record for product quality, and which have slipped lately?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCloudflareWizTenableGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareRapid7TenableGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOne
- Q19Which identity and access management companies are considered the most dependable by enterprise IT teams?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityOkta
Safety and security20 questions
- Q77Which cybersecurity companies have had the fewest serious flaws in their own products over the past five years?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoZscalerCloudflareMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCloudflare
- Q78Which security vendors are quickest and most consistent about shipping patches for critical bugs in their appliances?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointTenableGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoZscalerCloudflareGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCisco
- Q79Should I worry about a security vendor that has been breached itself when judging how reliable its products are?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q80If I want a security vendor that rarely has its own products show up on the government's known exploited vulnerabilities list, who should I look at?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck Point
- Q81Which security software companies have had the fewest breaches of their own systems?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksOktaMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksOktaMandiantGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck Point
- Q82Has any major antivirus company ever been hacked, and who has the cleanest record?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q83I'm the IT manager at a 60-person accounting firm. How do I judge whether an endpoint protection vendor is secure enough to trust with admin access to all our laptops?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q84Which password managers have the best track record on protecting user vaults?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q85Which firewall vendors have had the most critical vulnerabilities disclosed in the last few years?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCisco
- Q86Who are the safest vendors for a hospital to use for network security?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCheck PointOkta
- Q87Which cybersecurity companies have suffered supply chain compromises that affected their customers?ChatGPTOktaGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeZscalerMandiantGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q88Rank the top identity and access management providers by their security incident history.ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityOktaGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityOktaCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityOkta
- Q89What's the most secure cloud security platform for a small fintech startup?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneCloudflareWizGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneWizGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeCheck PointWiz
- Q90Which managed detection and response providers handle customer data most safely?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeRapid7GeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q91My mom wants to buy antivirus software. Which brand is least likely to expose her personal data?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q92Best cybersecurity vendors for government contractors that need strong compliance and clean security records?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerOktaTenableGeminiCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinet
- Q93Are there any security companies whose source code or internal tools were leaked?ChatGPTMandiantGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeMandiantGoogle AI OverviewZscalerMandiant
- Q94Which zero trust vendors have had serious vulnerabilities in their own products?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiCheck PointZscalerOktaGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI OverviewFortinetCheck PointZscaler
- Q95What should I look for in a security vendor's history before signing a three-year contract?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q96Which email security providers have the strongest record of protecting client data?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpoint
Sustainability and ethics19 questions
- Q154Which cybersecurity companies are considered the most ethical?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointCloudflare
- Q155Which cybersecurity companies have the best environmental sustainability records?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointZscalerCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityFortinetCiscoCheck PointCloudflare
- Q156Are there any cybersecurity vendors that run their cloud infrastructure on mostly renewable energy?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerOktaCloudflareWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareWizGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneCloudflare
- Q157Which endpoint security providers have the most ethical business practices?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityFortinetGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCiscoSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityFortinetCisco
- Q158Best cybersecurity stocks for socially responsible investors?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoZscalerGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCiscoCheck Point
- Q159Do any large security vendors have strong corporate governance, like independent boards and reasonable executive pay?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoZscalerOktaGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto Networks
- Q160Which security companies have been criticized for selling surveillance or spyware tools to authoritarian governments?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q161How do the major cybersecurity firms compare on employee diversity and inclusion?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinet
- Q162I run a small nonprofit and can't afford enterprise security. Which cybersecurity companies give the most back to the community through free or discounted products?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCiscoCloudflare
- Q163Who are the most ethical players in threat intelligence when it comes to sharing data with governments?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeMandiantGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetTenableGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCisco
- Q164Which security vendors treat independent researchers fairly when they report vulnerabilities?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksRapid7Google AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q165What cybersecurity companies invest the most in training the next generation of security workers from underserved communities?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCheck Point
- Q166Which cybersecurity vendors have taken a public stand against doing business with sanctioned countries?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaRapid7MandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCloudflare
- Q167Is there a ranking of cybersecurity companies by ESG score?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareRapid7TenableGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksCheck Point
- Q168Which security firms are the most ethical about how they use customer data to train their AI detection models?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCloudflareProofpointGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCiscoSentinelOne
- Q169I'm a parent choosing family security software. Which providers have been caught monetizing customer data, and which are known for respecting privacy?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q170Which incident response firms have ethical policies on negotiating with ransomware criminals?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeMandiantGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeMandiant
- Q171Which cybersecurity vendors contribute the most to open-source security projects?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCiscoZscalerRapid7GeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoRapid7TenableGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCiscoGoogle AI OverviewRapid7
- Q172Which security hardware makers do the best job with e-waste recycling and responsible manufacturing?ChatGPTCiscoGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
Threat detection and protection effectiveness19 questions
- Q213I run IT for a 60-person accounting firm and we're tired of security tools that throw constant false alarms. Which vendors have the most accurate detection with the fewest false positives?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCiscoSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOne
- Q214Are there any security vendors that consistently score at the top in independent lab tests year after year?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q215Who makes the best-quality email security gateway for catching phishing consistently?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityProofpointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCiscoCheck PointProofpoint
- Q216Are there consumer security suites that consistently top the charts for malware blocking without slowing down my laptop?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q217Which ransomware protection products have proven the most dependable in real-world attacks?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrike
- Q218Which vendors are best at using machine learning to stop ransomware before it spreads?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOne
- Q219Which endpoint protection products score highest in independent lab tests?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q220How do the top managed detection and response providers compare on actual threat detection?ChatGPTCrowdStrikeSentinelOneZscalerRapid7GeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerOktaRapid7Google AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrike
- Q221Are free antivirus programs good enough, or do paid ones detect noticeably more threats?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q222What's the most effective ransomware protection for a hospital network?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q223Top firewalls for blocking advanced threats in mid-sized companies?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiFortinetCheck PointGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck Point
- Q224Rank the leading enterprise endpoint security platforms by detection accuracy.ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrike
- Q225My elderly parents keep clicking on scam links. What security software blocks malicious websites best?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q226Which antivirus has the fewest false positives while still catching real threats?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q227What's the best network detection and response tool for spotting lateral movement?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCiscoGeminiOktaGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewZscaler
- Q228Which security companies are best at detecting nation-state threats?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksRapid7Mandiant
- Q229Best identity threat detection tools for catching stolen credentials and account takeovers?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrike
- Q230What are the strongest options for protecting a small online store against malware and bots?ChatGPTCloudflareGeminiSentinelOneCloudflareGoogle AI ModeCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewCloudflare
- Q231Which managed security service providers have the fastest response times to real attacks?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityRapid7MandiantGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeCheck PointRapid7
Trust and reputation16 questions
- Q20Which cybersecurity vendors are the most trusted?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerOktaCloudflareGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoCheck PointCloudflare
- Q21Which cybersecurity vendors have a reputation for over-promising and under-delivering?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikeCheck Point
- Q22Which antivirus brands have the best reputation among IT professionals?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q23Is it a red flag when a security company gets hacked itself, and which ones have recovered their credibility?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeOktaCloudflareMandiantGeminiCrowdStrikeOktaMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeCloudflareGoogle AI OverviewOktaCloudflareMandiant
- Q24I run a 30-person accounting firm and want an endpoint protection vendor with a clean track record. Who should I look at?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGeminiMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOne
- Q25Which password manager companies do security researchers actually trust?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q26Who are the most respected names in incident response and threat intelligence?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeMandiantGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiantGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoMandiantGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksMandiant
- Q27My parents keep getting pop-ups from antivirus companies. Which consumer security brands are actually legitimate and well regarded?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q28What are the most reputable managed security service providers for mid-sized companies?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeRapid7Google AI OverviewCrowdStrikeRapid7
- Q29Which cybersecurity stocks are backed by companies with strong reputations for integrity?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCheck PointZscalerGeminiMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck Point
- Q30Which security software companies have the best track record on customer privacy?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q31I'm a new IT manager and need to pick a security vendor my board will feel comfortable with. Which have the strongest brand credibility?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoSentinelOneProofpointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneZscaler
- Q32What's the most well-regarded cloud security provider among security engineers?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksWizGeminiCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCheck PointMandiantWizGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksWizGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityFortinet
- Q33Which email security vendors do IT admins consistently praise for reliability and honesty?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointProofpoint
- Q34I'm 68 and want home internet security software from a company I can trust. Which brands have a solid reputation?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q35Which security vendors do independent analysts rate highest for customer satisfaction and trust?ChatGPTCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetZscalerGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoZscalerGoogle AI ModeCrowdStrikeSentinelOneCheck PointZscalerWizGoogle AI OverviewCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinetSentinelOneCheck PointZscaler
Value and price20 questions
- Q36What's the cheapest antivirus that's still actually good?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewNo AI Overview shown
- Q37Is paid antivirus software worth the money in 2025, or is the free stuff enough?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q38Best value password manager for a family of five?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q39I run a 15-person accounting firm and have about $3,000 a year for cybersecurity software. What should I spend it on and from which vendors?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCloudflareProofpointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q40Which endpoint protection vendors give the most for the price for small businesses?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecuritySentinelOne
- Q41Are premium identity theft protection services worth $20 a month, and which ones give you the most for it?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q42How do the big enterprise endpoint security platforms compare on per-seat pricing?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneCheck PointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeCiscoSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOne
- Q43Which managed security service providers offer the best bang for the buck for a mid-sized company?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksRapid7Google AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityRapid7Google AI OverviewRapid7
- Q44Is it worth paying extra for a security vendor's premium support tier?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksCheck PointGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q45What are the best low-cost alternatives to expensive enterprise firewalls?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGeminiPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI ModePalo Alto NetworksFortinetCiscoCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewPalo Alto NetworksFortinetCisco
- Q46Which cybersecurity vendors have the most hidden fees or add-on charges?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksSentinelOneZscalerOktaTenableGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksCiscoSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksCiscoGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksFortinet
- Q47Who has the best deal on multi-device internet security suites for a household?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q48Are the top-rated cloud security platforms worth their price tag for a startup with 40 employees?ChatGPTPalo Alto NetworksWizGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneOktaWizGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksWizGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityPalo Alto NetworksFortinetWiz
- Q49Which email security tools offer the best value for a nonprofit on a tight budget?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCloudflareProofpointGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCheck PointGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q50Should I pay more for a security vendor that's never had its own breach, or go with the cheaper option?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeOktaGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q51What are the most overpriced cybersecurity products right now?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksZscalerOktaWizTenableGeminiCrowdStrikeRapid7Google AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewNo tracked brand named
- Q52I'm a retiree who just wants basic protection for a laptop and tablet. What's the best affordable security software?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityGeminiMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q53How much should a small business expect to pay per user for endpoint detection and response, and who offers the fairest pricing?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrikeSentinelOneGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCrowdStrike
- Q54Which antivirus companies jack up the renewal price after the first year?ChatGPTNo tracked brand namedGeminiNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI ModeNo tracked brand namedGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft Security
- Q55Best cheap multi-factor authentication provider for a company of 50 people?ChatGPTMicrosoft SecurityCiscoOktaGeminiMicrosoft SecurityCiscoGoogle AI ModeMicrosoft SecurityCiscoOktaGoogle AI OverviewMicrosoft SecurityCisco
How it was measured
The study uses 250 unbranded questions across 13 buyer topics, written the way a buyer would ask and never naming a brand. We ran them on October 7, 2026.
- Engines. Each question was asked once to ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Google AI Overview, with live web search, from the United States. Perplexity is being added as a fifth engine.
- Visibility. An answer counts once for a brand if it names the brand anywhere in the text. Product names such as Defender or Prisma Cloud count for their company. Position in the answer is ignored, and a link alone does not count.
- Citations. Every source URL the engines returned is grouped by domain and tagged as Owned (a vendor's own site), Trade & analyst, Review & affiliate, Community, or Other.
- Ranges. Each visibility figure has a 95% Wilson interval. When two brands' ranges overlap, treat them as tied.
- AI Overview coverage. Google showed no AI Overview for 3 questions, so those are left out of its denominator.
ThreatLocker is tracked alongside the 15 largest security brands. These are general cybersecurity questions, so specialist vendors are expected to score low here. A question set built for their category is the fair test.