Public-interest accreditation
We focus on how security failures impact real people—not just compliance checkboxes. Our accreditation framework is transparent, explainable, and designed to be understood by the public.
Protecting communities through strong digital defenses.
CDPA is a civic nonprofit focused on practical digital safety, public-interest security standards, and transparent security posture accreditation for organizations that serve the public.
What is CDPA?
Civic Digital Protection Alliance (CDPA) is dedicated to defending people from digital harm by raising the security bar for the organizations they depend on.
- Independent security posture reviews
- Public-interest accreditation program
- Community digital safety education
Our mission
To protect people and communities by improving the digital security posture of the organizations they rely on—through education, transparent standards, and independent assessments.
What we do
Community cyber education
Workshops, clinics, and resources that teach families, small businesses, and local organizations how to stay safe online without the jargon.
Independent security posture reviews
We combine security assessments, audits, and testing into a clear picture of an organization's digital health, along with practical steps to improve.
Built like an accreditation body, not a startup.
Inspired by organizations like NIST, ISC2, and EFF, CDPA is structured around independence, transparency, and long-term trust. Our work is guided by a board, community advisors, and open criteria for how we evaluate digital risk.
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CDPA Digital Safety Rating
B+