Proof of Usefulness Report

Microsec

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+639
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

MicroSec (usec.io) is a legitimate Series A deep-tech cybersecurity company based in Singapore, specializing in IoT/OT security for smart cities and industrial infrastructure. Despite the low-quality submission (which falsely claimed 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as traction), external verification confirms significant real-world utility, ~40 employees, ~$3.5M in funding, and government/enterprise contracts (e.g., Honeywell, Singapore Gov). The project scores highly on utility, innovation, and verified traction, though the submission itself was heavily penalized for inaccuracy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+90.0
Technical Innovation+162.0
Evidence Of Traction+175.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+744.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.86
Final Score+639

Project Details

Project URL
Description
MicroSec (www.usec.io) is a deep technology cybersecurity company working in the domain of IoT and IIoT cybersecurity. Founded by Hackers, Scientists, and world-class developers, MicroSec is revolutionizing Cybersecurity for IoT and is helping to build smart cities across the globe. Microsec works on deep challenging problems of cybersecurity and keeps hackers at bay by providing a full 360-degree protection cybersecurity suite.

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