Equation #23 · Chapter 11

Audit Defense Score D_audit

D_{audit} = \frac{Certifications \times Scope}{Auditor\_Fear}

D_audit · Ch 11

(Certifications × scope) ÷ auditor fear. Make saying NO riskier than saying YES.

Cert weight (FedRAMP 10 · SOC2-II 7 · ISO 6 · pen test 3)10

Scope coverage (1–10)6

Auditor fear (1–10)3

Result20.00

Survivable — inherit compliance from your cloud and lower the fear to zero.