Proof of Usefulness Report

SecPod

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+20
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'SecPod' (a legitimate vulnerability management vendor) but is submitted by an unverifiable entity ('pascorp-latam') with extremely low-quality data. Claims such as 'everyone' being the audience and 'most people have used my product' are factually incorrect for a B2B cybersecurity tool, severely damaging credibility. While the underlying technology sector is high-utility, the submission fails to provide actionable evidence, resulting in a minimal score based on the 'No verifiable traction or red flags' calibration.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+25.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+35.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal18.0 (Weighted Sum)
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+20

Project Details

Description
SecPodis in the Cybersecurity Industry

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