Our Team can provide a full and comprehensive range of ASV Scanning Services to assist you in complying with regulatory requirements.

We can also provide you with an ASV Compliance as a Service (CaaS) if this will be beneficial to your organisation.

About ASV

ASV scanning, or Approved Scanning Vendor scanning, is a type of security assessment used to identify vulnerabilities in systems that handle payment card data.

It is a requirement for businesses needing to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

ASV scans are conducted by third-party vendors approved by the PCI Security Standards Council.

Purpose

ASV scans help organizations identify and address security vulnerabilities in their public-facing systems, such as websites and user portals, that could be exploited to gain access to cardholder data.

PCI DSS Compliance

These scans are a crucial part of maintaining PCI DSS compliance, particularly for Requirement 11.3, which focuses on external vulnerability scans.

Approved Scanning Vendors

Only companies certified by the PCI SSC as ASVs are authorized to perform these scans.

Frequency

ASV scans should be performed at least quarterly or more frequently if there are significant changes to the network or new vulnerabilities are discovered.

Benefits

Beyond PCI DSS compliance, ASV scans help organizations improve their overall security posture by identifying and remediating vulnerabilities.

Beyond Scanning

Effective ASV scanning involves more than just running the scan. It includes understanding the scan results, taking appropriate remediation steps, and potentially integrating the scan with other security tools and programs.