Proof of Usefulness Report

Security Innovation

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+313
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Security Innovation is a well-established cybersecurity firm (founded 2002) with significant market presence, known for its CMD+CTRL training range. However, this submission suffers from extremely poor quality, lacking specific data and making exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') that contradict the specialized B2B nature of the business. While the real-world utility and verified legacy of the domain drive the score up, the lack of concrete evidence and low-effort responses in the submission significantly penalize the final rating, placing it slightly below the benchmark for comparable tech brands.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+56.3
Evidence Of Traction+53.1
Market Timing Relevance+42.5
Functional Completeness+1.3
Subtotal+295.7
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+313

Project Details

Project URL
securityinnovation.com
Description
Security Innovation is a software security company with offices in Seattle, Boston and Pune. We work with many different companies to help them build secure software through penetration testing, code review, training, and educational security products.\n\nWe’re a team of passionate Security Engineers and Developers who love what we do. We perform security testing, code review, design review, go to security conferences and have lots of time for professional development.\n\nWe develop an incredible open security training range called CMD+CTRL. This product helps all stakeholders in the software pipeline, experience the impact of poor design, coding, and configuration.\n

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