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Proof of Usefulness Report

OnSecurity

Analysis completed on 3/12/2026

+281
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

OnSecurity operates in a highly relevant and necessary B2B cybersecurity market (penetration testing), yielding strong baseline scores for utility and market timing. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, severely penalizing the evaluation. Vague and hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') combined with contradictory metrics (a 350-person team size against an all-time market cap of 2.5M) result in minimal confidence in the stated traction and audience reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+75
Evidence Of Traction+12.5
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+330
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+281

Project Details

Project URL
Description
OnSecurity offers CREST-accredited AI Augmented Penetration Testing, all whilst harnessing technology to simplify the management and delivery of pentesting. https://www.onsecurity.io/

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