Prioritized Approach

PCIComplianceHub · Last updated 22 September 2026

A supporting tool published by the PCI Security Standards Council that sorts PCI DSS requirements into six milestones, ordered so the controls that most reduce breach risk come first, such as removing stored sensitive authentication data before tackling later refinements. It helps an organization sequence a remediation programme and show measurable progress to an acquirer. It is a planning aid only: working through the milestones does not confer partial compliance, and full compliance is still required.