Proof of Usefulness Report

SonicWall

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+685
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

SonicWall is a massive, established cybersecurity vendor (founded 1991) with undeniable global traction, protecting over 1 million networks. While the project scale is verified as top-tier (10M+ users equivalent in B2B impact), the submission itself was low-quality, using vague claims ('most people have used my product') and confusing metrics (Market Cap vs Revenue). The score reflects the immense real-world utility and reach of the entity, penalized slightly for the lazy submission data and legacy market positioning.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+65.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+807.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+686

Project Details

Project URL
sonicwall.com
Description
SonicWall has been fighting the cyber-criminal industry for over 30 years defending small, medium-size businesses and enterprises worldwide. Backed by research from the Global Response Intelligent Defense (GRID) Threat Network, our award-winning real-time breach detection and prevention solutions, coupled with the formidable resources of over 10,000 loyal channel partners around the globe, are the backbone securing more than a million business and mobile networks and their emails, applications and data. This combination of products and partners has enabled a real-time cyber defense solution tuned to the specific needs of the more than 500,000 global businesses in more than 215 countries and territories. *U.S. Patents 7,310,815; 7,600,257; 7,738,380; 7,835,361; 7,991,723

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