The Shield: How CDA Measures Security Posture

The Shield is CDA's primary diagnostic visualization. It is a circular diagram with six concentric rings and six radial segments, producing 36 scored cells that together represent the complete security posture of an organization.

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# Data Protection and Sovereignty (DPS): The Geological Core Data Protection and Sovereignty is the innermost domain of the Planetary Defense Model.

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The Shield: How CDA Measures Security Posture

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