PCI ASV
Scanning
A PCI-approved external vulnerability scan aligned with PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2. Maintain compliance with auditor-ready documentation and clear remediation guidance.
Starting at $3,000 per engagement
PCI-Aligned Reporting
Continuous compliance support with clear remediation guidance
What's Included
Complete PCI ASV scanning service to maintain your compliance posture.
ASV-Approved Scanning
Vulnerability scanning performed by a PCI-approved Approved Scanning Vendor.
External Perimeter Evaluation
Complete assessment of your internet-facing cardholder data environment.
PCI-Aligned Reporting
Auditor-ready documentation that meets PCI DSS requirements.
Flexible Scanning Cycles
Monthly or quarterly scanning to maintain continuous compliance.
Weekly Vulnerability Scans
Weekly vulnerability scans are performed throughout the quarter to ensure you're not surprised with last-minute non-compliance or critical findings before your attestation deadline.
PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2
External vulnerability scanning is required for PCI compliance.
What PCI DSS Requires
PCI DSS requires organizations that store, process, or transmit cardholder data to perform quarterly external vulnerability scans by an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV). Failing to maintain compliant scans can result in failed audits and potential fines.
Why Choose Our PCI Scanning
Clear remediation guidance and continuous compliance support.
Maintain PCI Compliance
Meet PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2 with ASV-approved scanning.
Identify Vulnerabilities
Find vulnerabilities in your cardholder data environment before attackers do.
Auditor-Ready Documentation
Receive reports formatted for QSA/ISA review and audit submission.
Clear Remediation Guidance
Actionable fix recommendations prioritized by risk and compliance impact.
Industries Where This Service Applies
We tailor scope, methodology, and reporting to your industry's compliance landscape.
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Learn moreWhy PCI ASV Scanning Matters
The scan that ruins a quarter is the one run five days before the attestation deadline. A single vulnerability at CVSS 4.0 or higher fails the entire scan, and a failing scan is not a note in a report — it means remediating and rescanning until you pass, with your acquiring bank's deadline already in sight and change control moving at its normal pace. The same problem shows up after any significant infrastructure change, which also requires a passing scan. Teams that only scan at the end of each quarter are effectively finding out about their compliance posture at the exact moment they have the least time to do anything about it.
This service covers the internet-facing portion of your cardholder data environment, scanned by an Approved Scanning Vendor. That approval is the entire point: only an ASV can produce scan output a QSA or an acquiring bank will accept as evidence for Requirement 11.3.2. We do not scan once a quarter and hand you the result. Scans run weekly, so new exposures surface while there is still room to fix them and the quarterly scan becomes a formality rather than a gamble. When a finding is a false positive or already covered by a compensating control, we take it through the ASV dispute resolution process per PCI Council guidelines instead of leaving your team to argue it with an auditor.
Each report is the PCI-formatted attestation of scan compliance, plus every discovered vulnerability with its CVSS score, the affected hosts and services, pass/fail status, and remediation guidance specific enough for your team to act on. Rescans are included, and you can talk directly to the person who ran the scan. We work with organizations across the Charlotte, NC area and nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does PCI ASV scanning cost?
PCI ASV scanning starts at $3,000. Final pricing depends on the number of IP addresses in scope and scan frequency. Get a free, scoped quote within 24 hours.
What is an Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)?
An ASV is a company approved by the PCI Security Standards Council to perform external vulnerability scans required under PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2. Only ASV-approved vendors can produce scan reports that are accepted by QSAs and acquiring banks for PCI compliance validation.
How often are PCI ASV scans required?
PCI DSS requires ASV scans at least once per quarter (every 90 days). However, you also need a passing scan after any significant infrastructure change. Our service includes weekly scans throughout the quarter so you catch and fix issues early rather than scrambling before the deadline.
What happens if we fail an ASV scan?
A failed scan means one or more vulnerabilities exceed the PCI threshold (typically CVSS 4.0 or higher). You will need to remediate the findings and rescan until you achieve a passing result before the quarterly deadline. We provide clear remediation guidance with every scan to help your team fix issues quickly, and rescans are included in our service.
Do you handle false positive disputes?
Yes. If a scan flags a finding that is a false positive or has a compensating control in place, we work with you through the ASV dispute resolution process. You provide evidence of the compensating control or false positive, and we review and adjudicate it per PCI Council guidelines.
What is the difference between an ASV scan and a penetration test?
An ASV scan is an automated external vulnerability scan required quarterly for PCI compliance. A penetration test is a deeper, manual assessment where a tester actively exploits vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world impact. PCI DSS requires both—ASV scans quarterly (Requirement 11.3.2) and penetration tests annually (Requirements 11.4.2 and 11.4.3).
What is included in the ASV scan report?
Each report includes a PCI-formatted attestation of scan compliance, a full list of discovered vulnerabilities with CVSS scores, affected hosts and services, remediation recommendations, and pass/fail status per PCI Council standards. Reports are formatted for direct submission to your QSA or acquiring bank.
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