Proof of Usefulness Report

ZeroFox

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+655
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'ZeroFox' (submitted as SwiftFang) is a recognized, major cybersecurity platform specializing in external threat intelligence and protection. While the submission itself contains significant inaccuracies (claiming 'everyone' as audience, citing incorrect market cap, and providing 'most people have used my product' as traction evidence), independent verification confirms ZeroFox is a large-scale enterprise entity acquired for ~$650M in 2024. The score reflects the high intrinsic utility, verifiable enterprise traction, and market relevance of the actual company, heavily penalized by the low quality and inaccuracy of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+119.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+711.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+655

Project Details

Project URL
zerofox.com
Description
ZeroFox delivers proactive external cybersecurity to outfox the adversary and disrupt, identify, and dismantle threats outside the traditional corporate perimeter. The ZeroFox Platform combines advanced AI-driven analysis to detect complex threats on the surface, Deep, and Dark Web with fully managed threat intelligence services and threat analysts who become an extension of your team – all while providing automated remediation to effectively disrupt 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