Lapse of Control: Applauding PCI SSC for FAQ 1572

### Executive Summary: The post reviews and endorses PCI SSC FAQ 1572 (March 2024), which clarifies how assessors may consider requirements with missed periodic activities as "In Place" if corrective actions, documented repeatable processes, and steps to prevent recurrence are demonstrated; it emphasizes assessor discretion, the difference between exceptional and recurring failures, and notes the FAQ's applicability across PCI DSS controls.