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Managed PCI ASV Scanning Services for Seamless Compliance
Comprehensive PCI ASV scanning services to help your business meet PCI DSS requirement 11.2.2. Get compliant with our certified ASV scans to help you meet PCI DSS external vulnerability scanning requirements with minimal effort.
While 1SC is not an ASV, we manage the scanning process on your behalf using a trusted ASV scanning platform.
Quarterly ASV vulnerability scanning of internet facing systems is a requirement to maintain PCI DSS compliance for most businesses and organisation’s providing card payment services. Even if it’s not a PCI DSS requirement for you, regular external scanning is also a good cyber security practice.
Key Features & What 1 Sequence Cyber Offer:
Our Managed PCI ASV Scanning Services are designed to make your compliance journey straightforward and secure. What sets us apart is that the scope and reports are also verified and checked by our PCI DSS QSAs (Qualified Security Assessors). This extra layer of expert review ensures accuracy and provides you with clear, actionable insights for remediation.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Certified ASV Scans: We partner with a leading PCI DSS Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV), to deliver highly accurate and reliable scans that meet all PCI DSS requirements.
- Monthly Scan Management: Unlike other vendors, we offer monthly scan management, providing more frequent oversight and proactive identification of vulnerabilities. This goes beyond the quarterly PCI DSS mandate, giving you enhanced security and providing a contingency factor should you encounter system issues preventing a successful scan. Our experts will schedule the scans, along with initial triage of the result, providing you peace of mind.
- Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection: Our scans are meticulously designed to uncover a wide range of security weaknesses, including common misconfigurations, unpatched systems, weak encryption ciphers, and other critical vulnerabilities that could expose cardholder data.
- Detailed Reporting & Expert Verification: You’ll receive a certified ASV Scan Report Attestation of Scan Compliance that auditors trust.
- Hands-On Remediation Guidance: We don’t just point out problems; we help you fix them. Our team provides dedicated support, handholding, and expert advice on how to effectively address and remediate any identified vulnerabilities, ensuring you achieve a passing scan every time.
1 Sequence Cyber PCI ASV Scanning Process
Step-by-Step Breakdown:
- Initial Consultation & Scope Definition: Understand your network, assets, and PCI DSS scope. Our QSA’s will assist you to verify your scope of external scanning is appropriate and adequate as per your PCI DSS scope.
- Scheduling & Configuration: Set up scan targets and schedule scans at your convenience.
- Automated Scan Execution: Our ASV tools perform comprehensive external vulnerability assessments.
- Vulnerability Analysis & Reporting: Our experts review scan results, eliminate false positives, and generate official ASV reports.
- Remediation & Re-scans: Guidance on fixing identified vulnerabilities. Re-scans are conducted until a “Pass” compliance status is achieved.
- Compliance Documentation: Provision of Technical and final Executive certified report for your records.§
Why Choose 1SC for Your PCI ASV Scans?
Choosing the right partner for your PCI ASV scans is crucial, and we believe our approach sets us apart. We’re not just about checking boxes; we’re about providing thorough, reliable, and supportive service to truly enhance your security posture.
- Experienced: Our team isn’t just skilled; they have deep expertise in PCI DSS. This means you’re getting scans performed by those who truly understand the intricacies of the standard and how to apply them to your specific environment. Whether you have questions about scan results or need guidance on remediation, our team is here to help you navigate every step.
- Transparent Pricing: We believe in clarity, especially when it comes to costs. You’ll receive clear, upfront quotes with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Proven Track Record: Our success is built on yours. We have a demonstrated history of helping organisations achieve and maintain PCI compliance, with many positive client experiences backing our claims.
- Holistic Security Approach: We understand that ASV scans are just one piece of the security puzzle. We can help you see how these external scans fit into a broader security strategy, complementing other measures like internal vulnerability scans and penetration testing for a truly robust defense.
We’re committed to making your PCI ASV scanning process as smooth and effective as possible, giving you peace of mind about your compliance and security.
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Common PCI ASV Scanning Questions and Answers
If you’re new to PCI ASV scanning or unsure how it works, you’re not alone. We’ve answered some of the most common questions below to help you understand how our managed scanning service works, what’s required for PCI DSS compliance, and how we support you every step of the way.
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A PCI ASV (Approved Scanning Vendor) scan is a type of external vulnerability scan required by the PCI DSS standard. It checks your internet-facing systems for security weaknesses that could put cardholder data at risk.
If your business accepts, processes, or stores card payments, you’ll likely need to run these scans every three months to stay compliant.
Even if it’s not a formal requirement for you, regular external scanning is a smart way to spot cyber risks early.
Yes, you can. While 1 Sequence Cyber is not an ASV themselves, they manage the whole scanning process for you using a trusted ASV scanning platform. Their PCI experts also review and verify the results to help ensure your scan passes and your systems are secure.
PCI DSS requires most businesses that handle card payments to run external ASV scans every three months (quarterly). However, we also offer monthly scan management to help spot vulnerabilities sooner and stay ahead of any issues that might delay your compliance.
If your scan detects any high or medium-risk issues, it will be marked as a fail. But don’t worry — our team will guide you through fixing the problems and will arrange re-scans at no extra cost until you get a passing result. We're here to make sure you stay compliant.
Yes. Once the scan passes, you’ll receive a certified ASV Scan Report Attestation of Compliance. This is the official document auditors will expect to see as proof that your external scans meet PCI DSS requirements.
No installation is needed. The scan is done externally, targeting your internet-facing IP addresses or domains. All we need is your permission and the correct scan scope — our team will handle the rest.
Yes — regular external vulnerability scanning is a good cyber security practice for any organisation with systems exposed to the internet. It helps identify weak spots before attackers do, even if PCI DSS compliance isn't mandatory for your business.
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