Proof of Usefulness Report

Byos

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+308
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Byos is a verifiable Series A cybersecurity company (raised ~$6.9M) offering hardware-enforced micro-segmentation for edge/remote devices. While the real-world utility and technical innovation are high (backed by patents and critical infrastructure clients), the project submission itself was of very low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccurate metrics. The score reflects the strong underlying technology and actual market position, heavily penalized for the unreliable data provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+127.5
Audience Reach Impact+28.0
Technical Innovation+72.0
Evidence Of Traction+48.75
Market Timing Relevance+42.5
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+321.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+308

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our world has changed dramatically over the last 10-15 years with an explosion of mobile devices, IoT, cloud computing, and the shift to work-from-home. There doesn’t seem to be an end to the rapid transformation and complexity. If anything, it’s predicted that the pace of change will accelerate. At the root of this change and complexity, organizations still need secure and reliable networks - both public and private. At the same time, the network perimeter has disappeared. Yet, our security is still designed for the way organizations operated 20 years ago. Edge computing is the new standard. It calls for a new way of securing “the network”. We saw the opportunity to make network security simpler and, at the same time, fundamentally more secure. Byos simply makes all devices, and the network itself, invisible. Byos Secure Edge™ lets you communicate “on the network” without being connected “to the network” by isolating each device on its own network of one. If a device is compromised in some other way, like malware from an email, Byos limits the spread. Byos is backed by leading Silicon Valley investors and advisors, and is headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. We serve customers in critical infrastructure industries from Defense and Government, Healthcare and Medical Devices, Manufacturing, and Energy, to Financial Services.

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