Proof of Usefulness Report

ProtectEM

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+41
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

ProtectEM appears to be a legitimate, albeit niche, B2B embedded security consultancy spinning off from the University of Applied Sciences Deggendorf. While the underlying business addresses a critical real-world problem (industrial/automotive security), the submission itself is of extremely low quality. It contains objectively false claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), and misuses financial terminology ('marketcap'). The low score reflects the disparity between the likely validity of the firm and the poor, unverifiable evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+8.25
Evidence Of Traction+3.13
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+35.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+41

Project Details

Project URL
protectem.de
Description
ProtectEM - Solutions for Embedded Security ProtectEM GmbH has started as project team at the University of Applied Sciences Deggendorf. Wie offer solutions for the security of embedded systems. Solutions, that means training, consulting and concept development, planning, implementation and auditing of security solutions. Our target industries are industrial and process automation, the power sector including alternative energy, traffic infrastructure and e-mobility, automotive, medical devices as well as other industries where embedded systems control critical proceses. The risks for embedded systems come from threats through cyber attacs but also from negligence or mistakes e.g. in the configuration of networks.

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