A CDM protection is provided within an internal device region of an integrated circuit where a plurality of working components are formed. The CDM protection circuit comprises a plurality of CDM protection devices that are electrically connected to one another, and a grounded conductive pad electrically connected to one CDM protection device, the CDM protection devices including a plurality of dummy devices such as dummy metals in tapered shape. The CDM protection devices are distributed over the internal device region in a manner to achieve a global protection of the IC against CDM charges by absorbing and dissipating the CDM charges. To increase CDM protection, a capacitor is further disposed in a manner to surround the internal device region.