It’s that time of the year (or at least it was) when we earnestly weigh pushing tasks to next year, with a focus on what might be coming across our task lists. And perhaps you are looking at that PCI DSS 4.0 gap assessment as something to get done prior to 2024 budgeting season.

Early in the year might be the best time to do this gap assessment. If your QSA or consulting firm is...