Proof of Usefulness Report

SecurityMetrics

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+701
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

SecurityMetrics is a verified, established industry leader in data security and PCI compliance (founded 2000, ~750 employees, estimated $50M-$100M revenue). The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and massive verifiable traction (1M+ systems tested, global certifications). However, the specific submission provided contains lazy and hyperbolic entries (e.g., audience reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product'), which negatively impacts the quality factors. Despite the poor submission quality, the underlying business fundamentals warrant a score in the high tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+126.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+20.0
Subtotal+778.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+701

Project Details

Description
We secure peace of mind for organizations that handle sensitive data by holding our tools, training, and support to a higher, more thorough standard of performance and service so you never have a false sense of security. We are PCI certified in Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV), Certified Forensic Investigator (PFI), Qualified P2PE Application Assessor (P2PE QSA), PCI Software Security Framework (SSF) Assessor, Qualified Payment Application Assessor (PA-QSA), Qualified PIN Assessor (QPA), and a Managed Security provider with over 20 years of data security experience. We remain a leading provider in PCI and HIPAA compliance and we have tested over 1 million systems for vulnerabilities. We are one of only two companies worldwide certified by Visa, MasterCard, and the PCI Security Council, to conduct all major PCI validations: PCI scans (ASV) PCI DSS Assessments (QSA) Payment Application Data Security Standard Audits (PA-QSA) PCI Forensic Investigations (PFI) Point-to-Point Encryption Assessments (P2PE QSA) Our award-winning tools and customer service help simplify data security and compliance efforts at organizations of all sizes: PIIscan: discovers Personally Identifiable Information (PII) like SSNs, birth dates, and card data. PANscan: discovers cardholder data like Primary Account Numbers. Health Network Portal: tool to manage network-wide HIPAA compliance for large medical networks. Managed Firewall: managed in-house by data security and compliance experts. GDPR Defense for Small Businesses: tools to find PII and assess compliance with GDPR requirements . GDPR Consulting for Large Businesses: professional guidance from experienced network security experts. SecurityMetrics Mobile: scans devices for vulnerabilities. CCPA Training Webpage Integrity Monitoring (WIM) for e-Commerce JavaScript Skimming

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