PCI DSS Penetration Testing is a critical security assessment that involves simulating real-world cyberattacks on your organization’s network, systems, and applications to identify vulnerabilities that could lead to a breach of payment card data. This testing is required under PCI DSS to ensure that your security defenses are effective in protecting sensitive cardholder information. Penetration testing helps you proactively identify and fix weaknesses before they can be exploited by attackers.
Tests the effectiveness of your network defenses, including firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems, to protect sensitive cardholder data.
Evaluates your web applications, APIs, and other software to identify vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and insecure authentication mechanisms.
Ensures that both external threats (from attackers outside the organization) and internal threats (from employees or systems within the network) are adequately addressed.
OPTION 1: On-Site Fieldwork
We will provide you with an itinerary of our on-site visit in advance and work closely with you to make sure the fieldwork runs smoothly. During this time, we'll conduct thorough walkthroughs, assess control effectiveness through testing procedures, gather necessary documentation for review, and more - all while keeping timeliness top of mind. Once completed, we’ll present the initial results during a final exit interview session so that there is clarity around the next steps needed to generate your SOC report. Our aim is 90-95% completion at the end of site visits; ensuring accuracy as well as timely delivery!
OPTION 2:Auditing just got easier - AuditSimple streamlines the process, leveraging technology to provide a virtual audit engagement solution that saves time and effort. Using minimal hardware requirements paired with collaborative software and cameras, we can confidently complete audits in real-time. Additionally, our secure server network provides us with access to required databases used during an audit process; this eliminates manual procedures or lengthy processing times associated with manual processes saving us a considerable amount of time during auditing engagements as well as unnecessary travel time.
What happens?
In the scoping phase, we work closely with your team to define the systems, applications, and networks that will be tested. This ensures that the penetration test targets the most critical assets related to PCI DSS compliance.
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Our team of security experts simulates real-world attacks on your network, systems, and applications to identify vulnerabilities. This step helps uncover weaknesses that could be exploited to compromise cardholder data.
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After testing is complete, we analyze the results to identify vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact on your organization’s PCI DSS compliance and overall security posture.
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At the end of the penetration test, we provide a detailed report outlining the vulnerabilities discovered, their impact, and actionable recommendations for remediation.
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Penetration testing helps you identify security vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them, reducing the risk of a data breach and potential PCI DSS violations.
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Our proactive penetration testing helps you stay ahead of potential threats by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before they lead to a security incident.
Penetration testing is a mandatory requirement for PCI DSS compliance, ensuring that your security controls are effective in protecting cardholder data.
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AuditVisor ensures that your penetration testing meets PCI DSS requirements, helping you maintain full compliance and avoid penalties for non-compliance.
By identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, penetration testing strengthens your organization’s overall security posture, protecting your network, applications, and cardholder data from cyber threats.
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Our thorough testing and detailed recommendations enhance your defenses, ensuring that your systems are secure against current and emerging threats.
By addressing vulnerabilities discovered during penetration testing, your organization will be better prepared for PCI DSS audits, reducing the likelihood of audit failures or costly rework.
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We help ensure that your penetration testing results are factored into your overall compliance strategy, streamlining the audit process and reducing the potential for compliance gaps.
Our team of certified penetration testers has extensive experience helping organizations secure their networks, applications, and cardholder data against cyber threats.
From scoping to reporting, we guide you through every step of the penetration testing process, ensuring thorough evaluation and actionable results.
We customize the penetration testing to fit your organization’s unique security needs, ensuring that relevant systems and applications are thoroughly tested for vulnerabilities.
We offer ongoing support to help you address emerging threats and maintain PCI DSS compliance as your business evolves.
PCI DSS Penetration Testing is required to ensure that your organization’s security defenses are effective in protecting sensitive cardholder data. It simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in your network, applications, and systems. This proactive approach helps meet PCI DSS requirements and mitigates the risk of data breaches.
Penetration testing should be conducted at least annually or whenever there are significant changes to your network or infrastructure, such as system upgrades, changes to firewall configurations, or the introduction of new payment applications. Regular testing ensures ongoing compliance with PCI DSS standards and keeps your security defenses up to date.
The cost of penetration testing depends on the scope of the assessment, the complexity of your systems, and the size of your organization. AuditVisor offers customized pricing based on your specific security needs and the areas being tested, providing a tailored solution that aligns with your business operations.
The duration of a penetration test varies based on the scope and complexity of your infrastructure. On average, it can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. AuditVisor works closely with your team to define the scope and ensure the testing is conducted efficiently without disrupting business operations.
External penetration testing simulates attacks from outside your organization, targeting your publicly accessible systems such as web servers and firewalls. Internal testing focuses on threats from within your network, such as unauthorized access by employees or compromised internal systems. Both types are required for PCI DSS compliance to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
AuditVisor provides a detailed report with actionable recommendations for addressing any vulnerabilities identified during the penetration testing process. We help you prioritize and remediate these vulnerabilities based on their severity and potential impact, ensuring that your systems are secure and aligned with PCI DSS standards before an audit.
Ensure your organization is operating with the highest standards of trust and compliance. Contact us today to schedule your PCI DSS Penetration Testing.
Florida, USA
AUDITVISOR LLC
1007 N FEDERAL HWY F2
Fort Lauderdale FL, 33304 United States