Proof of Usefulness Report

Cydarm

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+502
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Cydarm is a verified, venture-backed cybersecurity company (Series A, ~$3.4M AUD raised) providing incident response case management for government and enterprise sectors. While the submission contained low-quality, inaccurate placeholder claims (e.g., claiming the audience is 'everyone' and 'most people have used it'), external validation confirms high real-world utility, significant traction (defense contracts, ~16 employees), and solid technical standards (STIX 2.1). The final score reflects the strong business fundamentals and market timing, though strictly penalized in the Response and Reach categories for the unprofessional submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+213
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+105
Evidence Of Traction+105
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+546
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+502

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Cydarm is a secure case management platform for cybersecurity incident response. Cydarm makes incident response better and faster through the application of best practice.\n\nCydarm has an inclusive culture which values people and teamwork. We are driven by our mission, our passion for making an impact on cybersecurity, and a set of common values.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Cybersecurity Services-And-Products, Leadership
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