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ASV Scanning Services (PCI DSS Compliant).

Certified external vulnerability scanning to help you achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance with approved scanning vendor (ASV) reports.

Overview

What is an
ASV Scan?

An ASV (Approved Scanning Vendor) Scan is an external vulnerability scan performed by a PCI SSC–approved provider to assess internet-facing systems for security weaknesses. It is a mandatory requirement for organizations handling cardholder data under PCI DSS compliance.

Business Value

Why ASV Scanning
Matters

01

Required for PCI DSS Compliance

Mandatory requirement for organizations handling cardholder data.

02

Identify External Vulnerabilities

Discover weaknesses in internet-facing systems before attackers do.

03

Prevent Data Breaches

Secure the perimeter to protect sensitive customer and payment data.

04

Validate Internet-Facing Security

Ensure your public IP addresses and domains are securely configured.

05

Reduce Compliance Risk

Avoid hefty fines and penalties for non-compliance with PCI requirements.

06

Maintain Merchant Eligibility

Ensure uninterrupted ability to process credit card payments.

07

Improve Security Posture

Strengthen overall defenses against external threats.

08

Support Audit Requirements

Provide necessary evidence and reports for your QSA or acquiring bank.

Execution Strategy

Our ASV Scanning
Process

A streamlined and PCI-compliant process from scoping to final certification.

[01]
Scoping & Asset Registration

Define the internet-facing IPs and domains in scope for the PCI assessment.

[02]
Target Validation

Verify that all targets are active, reachable, and accurately mapped.

[03]
Scan Execution

Run the PCI-approved scanning tools against the validated assets.

[04]
Detection & Analysis

Identify security weaknesses, open ports, and configuration flaws.

[05]
False Positive Review

Expert analysts review the automated results to filter out non-applicable findings.

[06]
Severity Classification

Map vulnerabilities to PCI DSS severity levels to prioritize remediation.

[07]
Remediation Guidance

Provide detailed instructions to fix any failing vulnerabilities (CVSS 4.0 or higher).

[08]
Re-Scan (After Fixes)

Perform a follow-up scan to verify that all necessary remediations have been applied.

[09]
Compliance Certificate

Generate the final passing report required by your acquirer or QSA.

Scope

What
We Scan

01

Internet-Facing Assets

  • Public IP Addresses
  • Web Servers
  • Application Servers
  • APIs
02

Network Services

  • Firewalls
  • Load Balancers
  • Open Ports & Services
  • DNS & Email Servers
  • VPN Gateways & Remote Access
03

Web Applications

  • Authentication Systems
  • Login Portals
  • Payment Pages
  • Admin Panels
  • Security Headers
  • SSL/TLS Configuration
04

Cloud Exposed Assets

  • Public Cloud Instances
  • Storage Buckets
  • Misconfigured Security Groups
  • Public APIs
Compliance

ASV Scan Requirements We
Fulfill

Quarterly External Scans
After Significant Infrastructure Changes
Internet-Facing System Validation
PCI Auditor Requirements
Merchant Compliance Validation
Detection

Vulnerabilities
We Identify

Critical (PCI High-Risk Issues)
  • Remote Code Execution (RCE)
  • SQL Injection
  • Authentication Bypass
  • Sensitive Data Exposure
High
  • Server Misconfigurations
  • Weak TLS Configuration
  • Outdated Vulnerable Software
  • Open Administrative Ports
Medium
  • Missing Security Headers
  • Weak Password Policies
  • Information Disclosure
  • Insecure Protocols
Low
  • Banner Disclosure
  • Verbose Error Messages
  • Legacy Services
  • Minor Configuration Issues
Standards

PCI DSS Compliance
Coverage

PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2
External Vulnerability Scanning Standards
CVSS Scoring Framework
CWE Mapping
OWASP Guidelines
The GTIS Advantage

Why Choose Us

We don't just check boxes. We architect resilient compliance frameworks designed to scale with your infrastructure, completely removing the guesswork.

Certified Assessors

Work directly with certified QSAs, not junior analysts.

Fast Certification Process

Our streamlined methodology cuts compliance time by up to 40%.

End-to-End Support

From initial scoping to the final Report on Compliance.

Industry Expertise

We understand modern stacks (AWS, Kubernetes, Serverless).

Global Experience

Navigating complex international payment environments.

Common Questions

Common Inquiries

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