Proof of Usefulness Report

Forescout Technologies Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+383
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Forescout Technologies is a verified industry leader in cybersecurity (acquired for $1.9B in 2020) with massive B2B traction. However, this submission ('SwiftStone') contains significant inaccuracies, including a claim that 'most people' use the product (false for enterprise software), an incorrect market cap ($17M vs. actual ~$1.9B), and inflated team size (7,500 vs. actual ~1,100). The score reflects the high real-world utility and scale of the entity, heavily penalized for the low quality and inaccuracy of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+54.0
Technical Innovation+76.5
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+54.0
Functional Completeness+1.5
Subtotal+403.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+383

Project Details

Project URL
forescout.com
Description
Forescout Technologies, Inc., a global cybersecurity leader, continuously identifies, protects and helps ensure the compliance of all managed and unmanaged connected cyber assets – IT, IoT, IoMT and OT. For more than 20 years, Fortune 100 organizations and government agencies have trusted Forescout to provide vendor-agnostic, automated cybersecurity at scale. The Forescout® Platform delivers comprehensive capabilities for network security, risk and exposure management, and extended detection and response. With seamless context sharing and workflow orchestration via ecosystem partners, it enables customers to more effectively manage cyber risk and mitigate threats.

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