Proof of Usefulness Report

Crashtest Security

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+545
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Project is a legitimate, high-utility cybersecurity tool (DAST) acquired by Veracode in 2022, indicating exceptional real-world success. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and generic data ('audience: everyone'), which necessitated significant penalties to the Quality Factors. The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the verified technology and exit event, heavily discounted by the lack of verifiable evidence provided in the application itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+50
Technical Innovation+97
Evidence Of Traction+118
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+573
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+545

Project Details

Project URL
crashtest-security.com
Description
Crashtest Security, founded in 2017, is a Munich-based cyber security company that helps digital companies to continuously create secure software with the help of automated vulnerability assessments.\nAs a team of experienced hackers, Crashtest Security is striving to make agile software development safer.\n\nThrough a mix of trainings and tools, Crashtest Security enables customers on their DevSecOps journey. The core of the offering is the Crashtest Security Suite, which focuses on scanning web applications and APIs continuously for security vulnerabilities. This relieves agile development teams from writing manual tests and looking for remediation help. The standardization of reporting enables measuring the security state to mitigate risks more efficiently and comply with regulations.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Analytics, Web Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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