Cybersecurity must go beyond mere compliance with regulations like PCI DSS as it does not equate to true security. Many small and medium-sized businesses mistakenly believe compliance provides safety, yet attackers specifically target them. Compliance often leads to a false sense of security, deprioritizing essential threat detection and response. Businesses need a risk-based strategy that identifies and addresses actual vulnerabilities, aligns with operational priorities, and uses dynamic, real-time threat detection. Ultimately, resilience against cyber threats should be the primary focus, moving beyond basic compliance to ensure ongoing business protection.
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