Meet PCI-DSS 4.0 compliance requirements with professional penetration testing for e-commerce and retail businesses. Compliance-ready reports addressing payment card security. 5-day turnaround from $2,500.
PCI-DSS explicitly requires annual penetration testing. Version 4.0 strengthened these requirements with enhanced scope and methodology expectations.
Requirement 11.3 mandates annual penetration testing of your Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) and all systems connected to it. Testing must be conducted by a qualified external testing firm (QSEF).
Payment card brands (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) actively enforce PCI-DSS compliance. Businesses that fail PCI compliance assessments face fines, merchant account termination, and the inability to process credit cards.
Penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities in payment systems before attackers exploit them. The cost of a payment card breach (legal, notification, remediation) far exceeds the cost of proactive testing and remediation.
If you accept credit cards, payment processing is critical to your business. Demonstrating PCI compliance helps maintain your merchant account and protects your ability to process customer payments year-round.
Comprehensive assessment of your Cardholder Data Environment and all systems that could impact payment card security.
We identify systems that store, process, or transmit payment card data and conduct targeted penetration testing of those systems. This includes point-of-sale (POS) systems, payment gateways, databases, and backup systems.
PCI-DSS requires network segmentation to isolate the CDE from untrusted networks. We verify that your segmentation is effective and that access controls prevent unauthorized access to payment systems.
We test user authentication systems to ensure that only authorized personnel can access payment systems. This includes testing for weak password policies, multi-factor authentication bypass, and privilege escalation vulnerabilities.
PCI-DSS requires encryption of cardholder data in transit and at rest. We verify that your encryption implementation is strong and that sensitive card data is properly protected throughout its lifecycle.
PCI-DSS requires comprehensive logging of access to cardholder data systems. We verify that your logging and monitoring systems are capturing critical events and that alerts are configured appropriately.
We identify vulnerabilities in payment systems, assess patch currency, and verify that security controls are preventing exploitation of known vulnerabilities.
Comprehensive testing aligned with PCI-DSS requirements and industry-standard penetration testing methodology.
We identify all systems in your Cardholder Data Environment and assess the scope of systems that must be included in penetration testing.
Assessment of internet-facing systems including payment gateways, web applications, and e-commerce platforms for vulnerabilities accessible from outside your network.
Assessment of internal networks to identify lateral movement opportunities and test access controls protecting payment systems from internal threats.
Assessment of wireless networks to ensure that Wi-Fi systems don't provide unauthorized access to payment systems or customer data.
Comprehensive report documenting findings, CVSS scoring, remediation guidance, and compliance status with respect to PCI-DSS requirements.
Compliance-ready documentation for your PCI-DSS assessment and merchant account files.
Professional assessment document addressing PCI-DSS Requirement 11.3 requirements. Includes testing methodology, findings summary, CVSS scoring, and remediation recommendations.
Documentation suitable for submission to your acquiring bank or qualified security assessor (QSA). Includes testing scope, methodology, and findings summary in the format payment processors expect.
Post-assessment consultation to discuss findings, remediation priorities, and timeline for addressing vulnerabilities. We help you develop a remediation plan that satisfies PCI auditor expectations.
After remediation, we can conduct follow-up testing to verify that identified vulnerabilities have been fixed and document remediation completion for your merchant account file.
Straightforward pricing for e-commerce and retail businesses. Annual testing maintains your PCI compliance status year-round.
Standard PCI-DSS Penetration Test
Schedule testing early in the year to allow time for remediation before your merchant account renewal.
This timeline ensures that you complete penetration testing well before your merchant account renewal period, leaving adequate time for remediation and follow-up verification if needed. It also demonstrates proactive security management to your acquiring bank.
Everything you need to know about payment card security testing.
Yes. PCI-DSS Requirement 11.3 explicitly requires annual penetration testing of your Cardholder Data Environment. If you accept credit cards, penetration testing is not optional — it's a compliance mandate.
Your merchant account is at risk. Payment card brands (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) enforce PCI compliance. Non-compliance can result in fines ($5K-$100K+ monthly), increased processing fees, or merchant account suspension, preventing you from processing credit cards entirely.
We coordinate with your team to minimize disruption. Most testing is non-destructive and scheduled during low-traffic periods. We provide detailed scope in advance so you can plan with your operations team and notify your payment processor if needed.
Our penetration testing fulfills PCI-DSS Requirement 11.3. If you're required to undergo a full QSA assessment (Qualified Security Assessor), our pentest documentation supports that assessment. Many smaller merchants only need annual penetration testing, not a full QSA assessment.
We'll document everything clearly and provide remediation guidance. Critical findings related to payment processing typically need urgent attention, while high and medium findings get addressed within defined timelines. Optional follow-up testing verifies remediation effectiveness.
According to PCI-DSS, testing must be conducted by a qualified external tester. Our testing is conducted by Miguel, who holds OSCP and CRTO certifications and meets industry standards for qualified penetration testing professionals.
No. PCI-DSS requires annual testing, meaning you need a current assessment from the same calendar year. Using old reports could result in compliance violations and put your merchant account at risk.
For penetration testing services, a BAA is typically not required since we don't have ongoing access to your payment processing systems. However, we can discuss security and confidentiality agreements as appropriate for your needs.
Meet PCI-DSS Requirement 11.3 with professional penetration testing. Annual assessment, compliance documentation, from $2,500. 5-day turnaround.
OSCP-certified professional for PCI compliance
Specialized in e-commerce and payment systems
Documentation meets acquiring bank requirements