Proof of Usefulness Report

Dragos

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+729
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Dragos is a verifiable 'Unicorn' in the industrial cybersecurity space with a valuation of ~$1.7B and over 500 employees. The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility and Traction, protecting critical global infrastructure. However, the specific submission text provided by 'SwiftRider' was low-effort (claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as users), which is factually incorrect for a B2B/B2G product. The score reflects the immense value and success of the actual company, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the descriptive claims in this specific submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+143
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+811
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+729

Project Details

Project URL
Description
In a world of rising cybersecurity threats, Dragos protects the most critical infrastructure - those that provide us with the tenets of modern civilization - from increasingly capable adversaries who wish to do it harm. Devoted to codifying and sharing our in-depth industry knowledge of ICS/OT systems, Dragos arms industrial defenders around the world with the knowledge and tools to protect their systems as effectively and efficiently as possible. \n\nDragos was founded by renowned ICS/OT practitioners who have defeated adversaries for the U.S. government, ally nations, and global firms. Today, Dragos is on a mission to protect the world’s most critical infrastructure and safeguard civilization. We know that’s a mission you can get behind.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Devops, Cybersecurity Services-And-Products, Construction
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