PCI ASV Scan from a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor

A PCI ASV scan is an external vulnerability scan of your internet-facing systems, run at least every 90 days by a PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor, to meet PCI DSS 4.0.1 Requirement 11.3.2. Clone Systems has been a listed ASV since 2007. Verify us on the PCI Security Standards Council ASV list.

PCI ASV
Approved Scanning Vendor
Since 2007
PCI SSC listed
45M+
Vulnerability checks daily
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Real engineers, always on
PCI ASV Scanning Portal

Everything you need for PCI ASV scanning and quarterly compliance.

External vulnerability scanning, unlimited re-scans, SAQ support, exception handling, and compliance reporting in one secure portal, single-tenant or multi-tenant based on your scenario.

Instant Scan Launch

Start scans immediately with no install or download required.

Schedule for Later

Set it and forget it. Schedule scans to run automatically at your preferred time.

Unlimited Re-Scans

Verify fixes at no extra cost until you achieve a passing scan.

AoSC After Passing Scan

Receive your Attestation of Scan Compliance after a passing quarterly ASV scan.

Complementary SAQ Module

Support your broader PCI compliance workflow from the same portal.

24-Hour Exception Review

Submit exceptions in-portal and keep approved exceptions tied to future scans.

How PCI ASV Scanning Works

How to run a quarterly PCI ASV scan online in five steps.

No software to download, no complex setup. Launch instant or scheduled scans and move through remediation with unlimited re-scans.

01

Access Your Secure Portal

Log in to your web portal, offered in single-tenant or multi-tenant deployments based on your scenario, and get started right away with no download required.

02

Choose Instant or Scheduled

Run a scan immediately or set up automated recurring scans for your preferred frequency.

03

Add the Assets You Need to Scan

Enter the public-facing systems relevant to your PCI ASV scanning scope.

04

Review Results and Exceptions

View findings in one place, submit exceptions for 24-hour review, and move into remediation.

05

Re-Scan and Complete Compliance

Use unlimited re-scans, and receive your AoSC after a passing scan for compliance proof.

PCI ASV Exception Management

Streamlined exception handling for quarterly PCI ASV scans.

Submit exceptions through the portal and get an approval or rejection within 24 hours. Approved exceptions stay tied to future PCI ASV scans.

Submit Exception In-Portal

Keep exception handling inside the same secure workflow as your scan and remediation activity.

Review Within 24 Hours

Receive a timely approval or rejection decision so your compliance process keeps moving.

Exception Stays Attached

Approved exceptions remain tied to future scans, reducing repeat admin work every quarter.

Who Uses Our PCI ASV Scanning Service

PCI ASV scanning for merchants and service providers.

Small Businesses Accepting Card Payments

A simple way to complete PCI ASV scanning without a long enterprise sales process.

Merchants With Internet-Facing Systems

Scan public-facing assets that may affect your cardholder data environment.

Service Providers Supporting Payment Environments

Use a secure portal, manage exceptions, and repeat scans as needed.

Teams That Need a Fast Online Solution

Instant access, no download, and clear next steps toward a passing scan.

PCI DSS 4.0.1 Compliance

PCI DSS 4.0.1 Requirement 11.3.2 external vulnerability scanning.

PCI DSS 4.0.1 Requirement 11.3.2 requires external vulnerability scanning through a PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor. Clone Systems helps merchants and service providers run quarterly PCI ASV scans online, review findings, remediate, re-scan, and reach a passing result with supporting documentation. Pair ASV scanning with SIEM & Endpoint Protection for continuous monitoring beyond quarterly requirements.

Quarterly PCI ASV Scans

Complete required external vulnerability scanning every quarter through a secure online portal.

Approved Scanning Vendor

Work with a PCI SSC listed Approved Scanning Vendor for required PCI ASV scanning.

Built for Requirement 11.3.2

Online scanning, re-scans, exception handling, and AoSC after a passing scan.

New · AI Add-On

AI assistance across the entire scan journey.

Add the Clone Systems AI assistant to any plan for an in-portal chatbot and remediation guidance from first scan to passing AoSC. Ask questions in plain English and get step-by-step remediation help without leaving the portal.

  • Portal chatbot. Ask about scan results, PCI DSS 4.0.1 requirements, exception handling, or next steps and get an answer instantly.
  • Remediation guidance. Every finding comes with tailored fix instructions, example configurations, and links to vendor advisories.
  • Exception drafting. AI drafts a false-positive or compensating-control write-up you can review, edit, and submit for our 24-hour review.
  • Priority triage. Findings are ranked by exploitability and cardholder-data exposure so your team fixes what matters first.
CloneGuard AI Assistantonline
Why did my last scan fail on 203.0.113.42?
One high-severity finding blocked the AoSC: CVE-2024-XXXX, OpenSSL 1.1.1 on port 443. This is exploitable and fails PCI DSS 4.0.1 Requirement 11.3.2.
Severity: 8.1Exploit: Public
Remediation
Upgrade OpenSSL to 3.0.13+ or apply the vendor patch, then re-scan from the portal. Want me to draft an exception in case the upgrade slips past your quarterly window?
Pricing

Simple annual pricing for PCI ASV scanning.

Every plan includes unlimited re-scans until you pass, the Attestation of Scan Compliance, and portal access.

Need more than 50 IPs or Domains? Contact us for a custom quote.

Why Clone Systems

How Clone Systems compares to other Approved Scanning Vendors.

Most ASVs bolt scanning onto a licensed third-party engine and route everything through sales. We built our own engine, sell it through an online cart, and give you same-day scans with a pass or fail AoSC.

Online cart with instant checkout
Clone Systems
Same-day checkout— Buy and scan the same day, no sales call required.
Typical ASV
Sales cycle— Quote-and-contract sales cycle, often 1 to 3 weeks.
Pass or fail AoSC every scan
Clone Systems
Automated— Attestation of Scan Compliance issued automatically after each passing scan.
Typical ASV
Manual— AoSC generated manually or only on quarterly cadence.
Unlimited re-scans until passing
Clone Systems
Included— Included on every plan at no extra cost.
Typical ASV
Capped— Capped re-scans or per-scan fees.
Exception / false-positive review
Clone Systems
24 hour review— Submitted in the portal, reviewed and approved or rejected within 24 hours.
Typical ASV
3 to 10 days— Email tickets, 3 to 10 business day turnaround.
Scan engine
Clone Systems
In-house since 2007— Our own engine, built and maintained in-house since 2007.
Typical ASV
Third-party— Licensed or white-labeled from a third-party vendor.
Approved Scanning Vendor tenure
Clone Systems
PCI SSC listed since 2007— PCI SSC listed since 2007, verifiable on the official ASV list.
Typical ASV
Varies— Varies, many ASVs re-listed under new ownership.
AI assistance
Clone Systems
Add-on available— Add-on AI chatbot and remediation guidance across the scan journey.
Typical ASV
Rare— Rarely offered, or gated behind enterprise tier.
Deployment model
Clone Systems
Single or multi-tenant— Both single-tenant and multi-tenant deployments available, matched to your scenario, compliance scope, and data isolation needs.
Typical ASV
Shared only— Shared multi-tenant portal with no single-tenant option.
Compliance mapping
Clone Systems
PCI, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO, NIST, GLBA— PCI DSS 4.0.1, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GLBA.
Typical ASV
PCI DSS only— Primarily PCI DSS only.
Reporting
Clone Systems
PDF and CSV, exec plus technical— Executive summary, technical detail, and AoSC in PDF and CSV.
Typical ASV
PDF only— PDF only, extra fee for technical detail.
Support
Clone Systems
US team, email and phone— US-based team, direct email and phone on Standard and above.
Typical ASV
Portal tiers— Tiered support portal, phone gated to enterprise.
Scheduling
Clone Systems
On-demand or custom— On-demand, quarterly, monthly, or custom cadence.
Typical ASV
Fixed quarterly— Fixed quarterly cadence.
Contract terms
Clone Systems
Annual, transparent pricing— Annual plans with transparent pricing.
Typical ASV
Multi-year— Multi-year commitments common.
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Instant portal access, scans on your schedule.

Run scans now or schedule for later, manage exceptions in one place, unlimited re-scans, receive your AoSC, and move forward with PCI DSS 4.0.1 compliance including SAQ support.

  • Direct line to a PCI-certified engineer
  • PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor since 2007
  • Straight quote, no long-term lock-in
  • Unlimited re-scans until you pass, included on every plan
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PCI ASV Scanning FAQ

PCI ASV scanning questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about our approved scanning process. Still stuck? Talk to us.

What is PCI DSS 4.0.1 Requirement 11.3.2?

Requirement 11.3.2 requires external vulnerability scans at least once every three months and after any significant change to the cardholder data environment. Scans must be performed by a PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) and must produce a passing result.

What is a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV)?

An Approved Scanning Vendor is an organization qualified by the PCI Security Standards Council to perform external vulnerability scans for merchants and service providers subject to PCI DSS. Clone Systems has been a PCI SSC listed ASV since 2007, verifiable on the official ASV list.

How often do I need to run a PCI ASV scan?

Requirement 11.3.2 requires external vulnerability scanning at least quarterly (every 90 days) and after any significant change to internet-facing systems in the cardholder data environment. Our portal supports instant scans and automated quarterly scheduling.

What counts as a passing PCI ASV scan?

A passing scan under PCI DSS 4.0.1 has no vulnerabilities scored CVSS 4.0 or higher and no automatic failures defined by the ASV Program Guide. If issues are found, remediate and re-scan until you pass; all re-scans are unlimited and included.

Which systems are in scope for external vulnerability scanning?

All internet-facing IP addresses and fully qualified domain names that are part of, or provide a path into, the cardholder data environment are in scope for Requirement 11.3.2, typically including web servers, mail servers, DNS, firewalls, VPN endpoints, and public-facing application infrastructure.

How does exception handling work under the ASV Program Guide?

Findings can qualify for exceptions (false positives, compensating controls, or disputed CVSS scores) per the ASV Program Guide. Submit in-portal with supporting evidence, get an approval or rejection within 24 hours, and approved exceptions stay attached to future quarterly scans so you do not resubmit each quarter.

Can I schedule PCI ASV scans to run automatically?

Yes. Schedule scans on your preferred quarterly cadence once, and they run on autopilot, keeping you aligned with the 90-day cycle required by Requirement 11.3.2.

Can I run a PCI ASV scan immediately?

Yes. The portal, available in single-tenant or multi-tenant deployments, is built for instant access, letting you launch a scan on demand, useful after a significant change to your environment as required by 11.3.2.

Are unlimited re-scans included?

Yes. Unlimited re-scans are included so you can verify remediation and reach a passing quarterly ASV scan without additional charges.

When do I receive the Attestation of Scan Compliance (AoSC)?

After a passing quarterly ASV scan, Clone Systems issues the AoSC, Executive Summary, Vulnerability Details, and remediation reports required by the ASV Program Guide for your acquirer or QSA.

What reports does the ASV provide after a scan?

Each scan produces the three ASV Program Guide deliverables, the AoSC, the ASV Scan Report Executive Summary, and the ASV Scan Report Vulnerability Details, plus a remediation report with prioritized fix guidance, all downloadable from the portal.

Does an ASV scan replace internal vulnerability scanning?

No. Requirement 11.3.2 covers external scanning by an ASV. Requirement 11.3.1 separately requires internal vulnerability scans at least every three months, performed by qualified internal staff or a third party, not necessarily an ASV.

Is a complementary SAQ module included?

Yes. Each account includes a complementary SAQ module to support the broader PCI DSS compliance workflow alongside your quarterly ASV scans.

Do you provide website trust seals?

Yes. Customers can display Clone Systems security trust seals on their websites that tie back to current PCI ASV compliance status.

How can I verify Clone Systems is a listed ASV?

Clone Systems is listed on the official PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendors page at pcisecuritystandards.org, where acquirers, QSAs, and buyers can independently verify our ASV status.