Proof of Usefulness Report

Cado Security

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+499
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Cado Security is a highly successful, verified cloud forensics platform that was acquired by Darktrace for approximately $161M in January 2025 (in the simulated timeline). The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, technical innovation in cloud data capture, and definitive traction. However, the specific project submission provided was of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and vague descriptions. Consequently, while the score reflects the high value and verified success of the entity, the 'Response Quality' metric is heavily penalized.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction+1
Market Timing Relevance+0
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+484
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+498

Project Details

Project URL
cadosecurity.com
Description
Cado Security provides the cloud investigation platform that empowers security teams to respond to threats at cloud speed. By automating data capture and processing across cloud environments, Cado Response effortlessly delivers forensic-level detail and unprecedented context to take the complexity out of cloud investigations. The solution’s broad coverage even enables security experts to investigate incidents across ephemeral container resources, eliminating blind spots that have previously made investigations difficult or impossible.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline