Proof of Usefulness Report

Cipher Cyber

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+69
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Cipher Cyber is a legitimate, albeit boutique, cybersecurity recruitment agency based in the UK (verified via Companies House). However, the project submission suffers from significant exaggeration and inaccuracy, claiming an audience of 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product,' which is factually incorrect for a niche B2B service. The financial metric labeled 'marketcap: 2500000' is likely a mislabeled revenue or valuation figure, and the team size of 30, while impressive if true, lacks verifiable backing in the public domain for a firm of this apparent digital footprint. The lack of technical innovation (pure service business) and the low-quality submission significantly impact the score, placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' range despite operating in a high-demand sector.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40.8
Audience Reach Impact+3.4
Technical Innovation+2.6
Evidence Of Traction+8.5
Market Timing Relevance+20.4
Functional Completeness+0.9
Subtotal+76.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+69

Project Details

Description
Cipher Cyber is a boutique cyber security recruitment service that is tailored to your individual requirements. With many years of experience solely in the cyber security sector, our recruitment team are the market leaders within the industry. We deal with the most skilled professionals within the industry, along with the best companies to work for. We form long lasting relationships with candidates and clients alike. Our sole focus is to find our candidates their dream opportunities and to find our clients their perfect candidate... In a professional, timely and cost-effective manner. Our team have access to the best talent in the cyber security market, both candidates, and world class employers. The Cyber Security Recruitment Specialists that care! Areas of specialism include: • Penetration Testing, Red Teaming & Security Research (CREST & CHECK) • Information Security Consultant/Manager • Governance, Risk & Compliance (ISO27000 Series, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR) • Defensive – DFIR, SOC, Threat Intelligence, Engineering and Architecture • Digital Forensics & e-Discovery (Forensic Technology) • Cyber Sales and Pre Sales • Security Engineering (CI/CD, DevSecOps) • Security Architecture (Enterprise & Solutions) • Operational Technology (SCADA, ICS, IOT) • Identity & Access Management • Executive Search (CISO, Head of, Director) • Technology Risk • IT Audit (Internal & External)

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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