Proof of Usefulness Report

Tidal Cyber

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+461
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

While the submission data is of extremely low quality (incorrect tags, vague claims, poor descriptions), external verification confirms 'Tidal Cyber' is a high-value Series A cybersecurity company founded by the creators of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The project has raised ~$24M and serves enterprise security teams, validating high utility and innovation despite the poor form entry. The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals ($20M+ funding, verified tech) heavily penalized for the lack of effort and evidence in the submission itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+200
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+100
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+542.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+461

Project Details

Project URL
tidalcyber.com
Description
We formed Tidal for one simple reason — we believe that defenders need and deserve tools and services that make achieving the benefits of threat-informed defense practical and sustainable.\n\nWe believe that these tools and services should be independent of any specific vendor’s security product or capability. That independence helps ensure that our enterprise customers always understand what is best for them, and that our solution provider customers are positioned to deliver success.

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