Proof of Usefulness Report

EC-Council

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+660
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'EC-Council' is a globally recognized cybersecurity certification body with significant real-world utility and verified traction (350k+ certified professionals). However, the specific submission provided is of low quality, featuring a likely pseudonym, generic claims ('everyone'), and inaccurate traction statements ('most people have used my product'). While the entity itself falls into the 'Much larger scale' calibration tier (validating a high base score), the Quality Factors were adjusted downward to reflect the lack of verifiable evidence and effort in the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+144.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+166.25
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+695.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+660

Project Details

Description
EC-Council is a global leader in cybersecurity education and training, known for creating the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification. Founded in 2001, the organization provides training and certifications in various cybersecurity domains to help professionals safeguard organizations worldwide. EC-Council has certified over 350,000 professionals globally and is recognized by numerous government agencies.

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