Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,023 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
AI Phishing Defense Software
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Proofpoint and contend for the top position in AI-driven phishing defense, with both brands frequently recommended by AI models for their sophisticated threat-detection capabilities. this market is highly contested, reflecting a market that balances technical gateway defense against behavioral analysis to combat modern threats.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enterprise gold standard for behavioral email threat protection and awareness. | 58% | |
| 2 | Leading behavioral AI platform for detecting business email compromise and impersonation. | 49% | |
| 3 | 47% | ||
| 4 | 47% | ||
| 5 | 43% | ||
| 6 | Uses agentic AI for inbox-level phishing detection and automated incident remediation. | 40% | |
| 7 | 39% | ||
| 8 | 23% | ||
| 9 | Market leader for large-scale phishing simulations and employee awareness training. | 22% | |
| 10 | 18% | ||
| 11 | Autonomous AI SOC analyst for triaging and investigating user-reported phishing alerts. | 17% | |
| 12 | 17% | ||
| 13 | 15% | ||
| 14 | Next-gen platform utilizing customizable AI agents for transparent threat inspection. | 12% | |
| 15 | 10% | ||
| 16 | 9% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 8% | ||
| 19 | 8% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
checkpoint.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 53% of analyzed answers.
Rose from #3 to #1 in this ranking between Oct 2025 and Aug 2026.
Went from being named in 6% of answers to 28% since Oct 2025.
“Basic spam filter” → “Essential AI-driven defense and threat intelligence layer”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75% | 62% | ||
| 76% | 45% | ||
| 60% | 23% | ||
| 24% | 32% | ||
| 57% | 28% |
The two models disagree most about Sublime Security (ChatGPT #22, Google #9).
Across 1,023 AI responses, Proofpoint is mentioned most, named in 58% of them, followed by Abnormal Security (49%) and Barracuda (47%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,023 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI models emphasize behavioral AI over traditional signatures for detecting zero-day threats. Brands like Proofpoint and
Abnormal Security consistently dominate these recommendations across platforms.
Brands mentioned
AI models emphasize behavioral AI over traditional signatures for detecting zero-day threats. Brands like Proofpoint and
Abnormal Security consistently dominate these recommendations across platforms.
Responses provide a mix of automated SOC tools like Dropzone AI and email security platforms with integrated sandboxing. Coverage emphasizes analyzing headers, link behavior, and attachment execution.
Responses provide a mix of automated SOC tools like Dropzone AI and email security platforms with integrated sandboxing. Coverage emphasizes analyzing headers, link behavior, and attachment execution.
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