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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Intermediate

Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)

Organization certified by the PCI SSC to perform external vulnerability scans for PCI DSS.

Definition

PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2 requires quarterly external vulnerability scans by an ASV, and after significant changes. Passing scans have no vulnerabilities scored 4.0 or higher on CVSS. Internal scans are also required quarterly but need not be performed by an ASV.

Example

A merchant obtains four passing quarterly ASV scans for its annual validation.

Exam tip

ASV scans are external; internal scans can be done by qualified internal staff.

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