Proof of Usefulness Report

Proficio

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+614
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Proficio is a verified, established Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) with significant revenue (~$40M estimated) and headcount (~180-350 employees). The company has strong real-world utility, offering 24/7 security monitoring, MDR, and compliance services globally. However, the project submission itself was of poor quality, containing vague claims ('everyone' as audience), incorrect or confusing financial data ('marketcap: 2500000'), and false traction statements ('most people have used my product'). Despite the low-quality submission, the verified external evidence of the company's scale and success drives a high score, though penalized significantly for the lack of specific evidence provided in the form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.2
Technical Innovation+7.2
Evidence Of Traction+14.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+646.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+614

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Proficio is a world-class Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) providing managed detection and response solutions, 24×7 security monitoring and advanced data breach prevention services to organizations globally. Our rapid growth is being fueled by the rise in cloud-based services, the acceptance of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, and the increasing number of cyber security attacks on businesses, hospitals and government. We have developed proprietary security content and threat intelligence tools to identify and proactively defend against advanced attacks and insider threats. Proficio’s founders are veterans of the security and networking industry who have helped guide multiple companies to successful exits. Proficio’s customers benefit from the most advanced security monitoring and 24×7 managed security services that until recently were outside the budget of all but the very largest enterprises. Proficio’s ProSOC service offerings include the following: • 24×7 security event monitoring, alerting, and remediation • Advanced SIEM correlation analysis • Protection against complex attacks and insider threats • Actionable intelligence that enables internal IT teams to effectively and quickly resolve issues • Threat Intelligence • Active Defense that blocks targeted attacks in real time 24×7 • Worry-free compliance audits for: PCI, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, FFIEC, NERC CIP, and FISMA regulations • Visibility to event logs with easy-to-use web portal, powerful reporting, dashboards, and drill-down analytics • Full management of security devices including patching, health and performance monitoring, and tuning • Free 12 month log retention • Out-of-the-box support for 400+ log sources • Scalable cloud-based deployment – fast implementation and no software or hardware purchases • Advanced scanning eliminating vulnerabilities before they can be exploited

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