ASV Vulnerability Scanning
PCI SSC-Approved External Vulnerability Scanning You Can Trust
As a PCI DSS Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV), AKATI Sekurity provides certified external vulnerability scanning services to help organisations validate compliance with PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2. Our PCI SSC-approved scanning solution identifies, assesses, and prioritises vulnerabilities across your external-facing infrastructure — before they can be exploited.
PCI DSS compliance is not just about passing a scan — it's about securing payment environments, protecting customer data, and maintaining regulatory trust. With AKATI Sekurity, you gain more than compliance; you gain a cybersecurity partner dedicated to protecting your business.
What PCI DSS Requires
Requirement 11.3.2 mandates quarterly external vulnerability scans performed by an Approved Scanning Vendor. Understanding what the standard demands — and what it takes to pass — is the first step towards sustained compliance.
External Vulnerability Scans
External vulnerability scans must be performed at least quarterly and after any significant change in the network. Scans must be performed by a PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) and must achieve a passing result with no vulnerabilities scored 4.0 or above on the CVSS scale.
- Quarterly scans are mandatory — four passing scans per rolling 12-month period
- All external-facing IP addresses and domains in scope must be scanned
- Vulnerabilities scored CVSS 4.0+ must be remediated and rescanned
- Scan results must be retained as evidence for QSA audit or SAQ submission
- Scans must also be performed after significant infrastructure changes
- ASV must be currently listed on the PCI SSC directory at time of scan
From Scan to Compliance
Each ASV engagement follows a structured five-stage process — from initial discovery through to a clean, audit-ready passing scan report.
Scope
Identify all external-facing IPs, domains, and services within the cardholder data environment
Scan
Execute PCI SSC-approved external vulnerability scan across all in-scope assets
Analyse
Review findings, filter false positives, and classify vulnerabilities by CVSS severity
Remediate
Deliver prioritised remediation guidance and support your team in resolving findings
Rescan
Validate remediation with a clean rescan and generate your passing ASV report
Four Quarters. Four Passing Scans.
PCI DSS requires four passing external scans per 12-month period. Miss one quarter and your compliance window is broken. AKATI Sekurity manages your scan calendar so deadlines are never missed.
Baseline scan establishing your external attack surface. Remediation guidance for any findings from the prior year.
Follow-up scan validating Q1 remediation. Captures any new assets or infrastructure changes since last quarter.
Mid-year scan often aligned with penetration testing cycles. Critical for organisations approaching annual audit windows.
Final scan of the compliance year. Ensures all four quarterly passing results are documented and audit-ready for QSA review.
More Than Just Scanning
Many ASV providers deliver a scan report and disappear. AKATI Sekurity provides expert-driven guidance, intelligent filtering, and end-to-end compliance support that turns scan results into security outcomes.
PCI SSC-Approved Infrastructure
Scanning technology and methodology rigorously tested and approved by the PCI Security Standards Council. Re-approved annually to maintain compliance excellence.
Expert-Driven Risk Guidance
Proactive threat intelligence, risk mitigation strategies, and intelligent false-positive filtering — reducing noise so your team focuses on real vulnerabilities.
Full PCI DSS Capability
Unlike generic ASV providers, AKATI Sekurity offers gap assessments, penetration testing, security consulting, and continuous compliance monitoring alongside ASV scanning.
What Your Reports Deliver
Every ASV scan produces clear, actionable, audit-ready documentation designed for both your security team and your QSA.
Risk-Based Prioritisation
Vulnerabilities scored and ranked by severity so you fix what matters first
Remediation Guidance
Tailored recommendations specific to your environment and infrastructure
Audit-Ready Documentation
PCI DSS-compliant reports formatted for seamless QSA and SAQ submissions
Trend Analysis
Quarter-over-quarter comparison showing your security posture improvement
ASV scanning is one component of a complete PCI DSS programme. AKATI Sekurity delivers every capability under one roof.
Schedule Your Quarterly ASV Scan
Don't let your compliance window lapse. Get in touch to schedule your next PCI DSS-approved external vulnerability scan with AKATI Sekurity.