ASV Scan Process Overview?

ASV scanning services provide PCI DSS compliant vulnerability assessments to identify security vulnerabilities in your external-facing systems and networks.

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Defining Scope in ASV Scans

Scope defines what gets scanned—and what doesn't. One wrong IP, and compliance coverage collapses instantly.

Identify Public-Facing Assets

Only externally reachable systems are in-scope for ASV scanning.

Confirm IP Ownership Documentation

Prove you own or manage every IP submitted for scanning.

Exclude Internal-Only Addresses

Private, non-routable IPs aren't part of external vulnerability assessments.

Validate Scan Target Accuracy

Double-check targets to avoid missed hosts or scanning wrong networks.

Schedule Scan Wisely

When you scan is just as important as what you scan. The wrong timing could trigger alerts, cause downtime, or worse—miss critical vulnerabilities entirely.

Avoid Maintenance or Downtime Periods
Notify Network and Hosting Teams
Align With Business Availability Windows

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Approach

Comprehensive Cybersecurity Approach

Focus on prevention, detection, and response to cyber threats.

Advanced Technology and Innovation

Advanced Technology and Innovation

Focus on prevention, detection, and response to cyber threats.

Policy and Compliance Leadership

Policy and Compliance Leadership

Focus on prevention, detection, and response to cyber threats.

Submit Passing Attestation.

A clean scan isn't enough proof must be formally submitted to your acquirer or QSA to close the compliance loop.

Attestation Form

Official document confirming scan passed and meets PCI requirements.

Executive Signature

Attestation must be signed by an authorized officer.

Scan Date

Include exact date when the passing scan was performed.

Scope Details

List all in-scope IPs scanned during the ASV process.

ASV Provider

Identify the PCI-approved scanning vendor who conducted the assessment.

Delivery Method

Submit to acquirer or QSA per their required channel.

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