"Compliance First" or "Security First"

The document discusses the importance of balancing PCI DSS compliance and overall security in organizations that handle payment card information. It highlights the often misguided 'compliance first' mentality, which can lead to inadequate security practices, and promotes a 'security first' approach that prioritizes understanding and mitigating risks. The author, Dr. Anton Chuvakin, emphasizes the need to simplify compliance while enhancing security to effectively protect sensitive data.