Proof of Usefulness Report

Skybox Security

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+677
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Skybox Security is a well-established cybersecurity player (founded 2002, ~350 employees) with significant verifiable traction in the enterprise market. However, the submission quality is exceptionally low, containing vague audience claims ('everyone'), incorrect revenue figures ('17M marketcap' vs actual ~$300M+ funding history), and generic descriptions. While the underlying business fundamentals warrant a high score based on scale and utility, the score is penalized by the lack of specific evidence and poor response quality in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+85.0
Technical Innovation+96.0
Evidence Of Traction+213.75
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+712.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+677

Project Details

Description
Prevent breaches before they happen. Get the intelligence and context you need to reduce cyber exposure at speed and scale. Skybox Security is the only platform that collectively visualizes and analyzes hybrid and multi-cloud networks, providing full context and understanding of the attack surface.

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