PCI DSS
Req. 11.3.2 Aligned
Quarterly
Scan Cadence
CERT-In
Empanelled Firm
PCI QSA
Company
What We Assess
Internet-Facing IP Addresses
External Domains & Hostnames
Web Servers & Applications
Mail & DNS Services
Remote Access Gateways
Load Balancers & Proxies
Cloud-Hosted Public Endpoints
Payment Page Hosting
Our ASV Scanning Methodology
A structured approach to scope, scan, resolve and attest external vulnerability scans.
Scope Definition
Confirm all in-scope external IP addresses, domains and hostnames.
Scan Scheduling
Agree scan windows and whitelisting so scans are not blocked.
External Vulnerability Scan
Run the ASV scan against the confirmed external scope.
Results Review
Review failing items and explain what must be fixed.
Dispute & Exception Handling
Document false positives and compensating controls with evidence.
Remediation Support
Guide teams on fixes needed to reach a passing result.
Rescan
Rescan remediated items to confirm they no longer fail.
Scan Reporting
Provide the ASV scan report and attestation for the passing scan.
Deliverables You Can Expect
Every scan cycle follows the PCI SSC ASV Program requirements, not generic external scanning.
Supporting Services
Extend ASV scanning into internal testing, penetration testing and broader PCI DSS compliance.
Benefits of ASV Scanning
ASV scans keep external exposure visible and quarterly PCI DSS obligations on track.
On-Time PCI Scans
Quarterly external scans planned and completed ahead of deadlines.
Reduced External Exposure
Internet-facing weaknesses found and fixed each quarter.
Fewer Scan Disputes
False positives documented with the right evidence.
Compliance & Audit Readiness
Passing scan evidence ready for acquirers and assessors.
Why Security Teams Choose QRC
PCI expertise. Clear scan results. Support through to a passing scan.
Listed by the PCI Security Standards Council as a Qualified Security Assessor company.
Listed by CERT-In as an empanelled information security auditing organization.
Help confirming which external components belong in your ASV scope.
Guidance on documenting false positives and compensating controls.
Structured outputs that support ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2 and other frameworks.
Our team remains available after delivery to support remediation planning and revalidation.
Client Results
How organizations have used QRC ASV scanning support to maintain passing quarterly scans.
ASV Scanning Resources
Practical guides and tools to help you scope, pass and maintain quarterly ASV scans.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An ASV scan is a quarterly external vulnerability scan performed by a PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor. PCI DSS Requirement 11.3.2 requires it for internet-facing systems in scope for PCI DSS.
An ASV scan is an automated external vulnerability scan with a pass or fail outcome under the ASV Program Guide. Penetration testing is a manual, analyst-led exercise that exploits weaknesses. PCI DSS requires both.
Failing items must be remediated, or disputed with evidence where they are false positives or covered by compensating controls, and then rescanned until a passing result is achieved for the quarter.
Merchants and service providers with internet-facing systems in scope for PCI DSS. Your acquirer or payment brand confirms your reporting requirements.
Ready to Stay Current on Quarterly ASV Scans?
Define your external scope, plan your scan calendar, and move forward with a clear path to passing scans.