SecurityMetrics External Vulnerability Scan, an ASV solution, assists organizations in achieving PCI compliance by discovering external network weaknesses. The service provides 24/7 support from scan technicians to help remediate identified vulnerabilities, ensuring network security against thousands of potential entry points. It offers automated scanning schedules to meet PCI deadlines and provides detailed reports on vulnerabilities such as backdoors, buffer overflows, denial of service attacks, and SQL injection issues. The platform allows for flexible target management, credit-based scanning for dynamic environments (Perimeter Scan), and unlimited rescans for PCI compliance (ASV Scan). Reports are available in PDF and Excel formats for easier remediation efforts. The service is designed to simplify vulnerability management and provide expert guidance for closing security gaps.

Features & Benefits

• PCI Compliance Assistance: Helps achieve and maintain PCI compliance through regular ASV scans and automated schedules.
• External Vulnerability Discovery: Identifies critical external network weaknesses, including misconfigured firewalls, malware hazards, and remote access vulnerabilities.
• 24/7 Remediation Support: Offers round-the-clock technical support to help customers understand and fix discovered vulnerabilities.
• Simplified Reporting: Provides detailed, easy-to-understand reports in PDF or Excel, categorizing vulnerabilities by type and severity.
• Flexible Scanning Options: Includes credit-based Perimeter Scan for dynamic environments and unlimited rescans with ASV Scan for ongoing compliance.