Introducing PCI ASV Scanning: Continuous attack surface compliance in partnership with Clone Systems 

Maintaining a secure external attack surface is no longer just about finding vulnerabilities; it’s about proving your resilience to partners, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Today, we are excited to announce Detectify’s PCI ASV Scanning, delivered in partnership with Clone Systems.

By integrating Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) capabilities directly into the Detectify platform, we are turning a bureaucratic hurdle and complex PCI DSS requirements into a seamless, automated workflow as part of your security stack to help thwart fraudulent behaviour. Now you can manage your security posture and your compliance mandates within a single view in the Detectify platform. 

We’ve launched this partnership to solve three core strategic needs:

• To enhance your security posture, you must scan for fraudulent behavior patterns. While our DAST covers the technical vulnerabilities, ASV scanning provides the specific regulatory coverage needed to satisfy PCI DSS requirements. Together, they provide a 360-degree view of your application’s health.
• Self certification is not possible for PCI. The industry requires tests to be performed by an official Approved Scanning Vendor. Rather than reinventing the wheel, we’ve partnered with Clone Systems (a globally trusted, best-in-class ASV) to ensure your reports carry the weight and authority auditors demand.
• Tool Consolidation. We know security teams are drowning in “dashboard fatigue.” You’ve told us you want fewer tools, not more. By bringing ASV inside Detectify, we eliminate the need to jump between platforms, keeping your app security and compliance under one roof.

Why automated PCI scanning matters for your bottom line

Compliance should be a byproduct of good security, not a recurring administrative burden. However, the stakes for missing a deadline are high. You can now manage your external attack surface and your mandatory compliance mandates from a single, unified view and reduce the visibility gap. Our new PCI ASV scanner is designed for continuous governance to solve three critical challenges:

• Eliminating financial friction. Non-compliance is expensive. Beyond the risk of a breach, failing to provide timely ASV reports often triggers automated financial penalties. By automating your scan schedule, you can eliminate monthly non-compliance fees and avoid revenue surcharges that eat into your margins.

• Ensuring merchant continuity. If you have an integrated payment solution, you are a merchant in the eyes of PCI DSS, and quarterly ASV scans are non-negotiable. Whether you are Level 4 or higher, a single missed deadline can trigger payout freezes. Detectify automates your scanning requirements, ensuring you stay compliant and your payment gateway stays active 24/7.
• Building B2B trust. In the enterprise space, good security is a competitive advantage. Providing a passing ASV report and an Attestation of Compliance (AoSC) accelerates procurement cycles and strengthens partnerships. We provide the technical rigor and transparency required to satisfy even the most stringent high-value partner requirements.

How it works: From scope to attestation

We’ve designed the PCI ASV workflow to be as intuitive as the rest of the Detectify suite, with little bloat and friction. Here is how it fits into your existing security routine:

• Define your perimeter: Add scan targets, including Domains, IP addresses, and IP ranges, directly within the Detectify platform. You have full control over the schedule. Pro tip: Set scans for off-peak hours to ensure optimal performance.
• Automated retrieval: Once the scan is complete, you’ll receive an automated email alert. You can then view results in your dashboard and download the mandatory PDF reports immediately.

Audit-ready reporting and data governance

A scan is only as good as the documentation it produces. Our partnership provides access to the full suite of documentation required for a successful audit:

• Attestation of Scan Compliance (AoSC): The mandatory document for your bank or acquirer.
• Executive & Detailed Reports: High-level summaries for leadership and granular technical data for security teams.
• Remediation Reports: Actionable steps to fix vulnerabilities and reach a “Passing” status.

We maintain a 3-year retention policy for all scan reports, ensuring you have a historical record for auditors, with in-app notifications to alert you before any reports expire.

Secure your core payment functionality

Whether you are a SaaS utilizing API-based checkouts (satisfying SAQ A-EP or D requirements) or an enterprise managing a massive global footprint, PCI ASV scanning with Detectify ensures you have the technical rigor needed to protect your revenue.

With Detectify, move toward a model of continuous governance and keep your attack surface resilient.

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