Proof of Usefulness Report

Illumio

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+650
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Illumio is a confirmed 'Unicorn' in the cybersecurity space (Zero Trust Segmentation) with a verifiable valuation of ~$2.75B, representing immense real-world utility and market relevance. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), inaccurate audience targeting ('everyone'), and misidentified technologies ('construction', 'consumer-goods'). While the underlying project is top-tier (400-700+ range), the score is penalized by the lack of specific technical evidence and the low-effort data provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+99.0
Technical Innovation+63.75
Evidence Of Traction+245.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+730.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+650

Project Details

Project URL
Description
In this time of increasing ransomware and cybercrime, Illumio provides the only proven segmentation product suite purpose-built for Zero Trust security.\n\nWe believe all organizations should be able to thrive with confidence, assured their digital infrastructure and assets are safe.

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