PCI ASV Scanning by an Approved Scanning Vendor

Quarterly PCI ASV scanning for PCI DSS 4.0.1 Requirement 11.3.2: instant or scheduled scans, a built-in SAQ module, and Attestation of Scan Compliance.

Officially listed on the PCI SSC Approved Scanning Vendor page
PCI ASV
Approved Scanning Vendor
Since 2007
PCI SSC listed
45M+
Vulnerability checks daily
24/7
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 checkoutBuy and scan the same day, no sales call required.
Typical ASV
Sales cycleQuote-and-contract sales cycle, often 1 to 3 weeks.
Pass or fail AoSC every scan
Clone Systems
AutomatedAttestation of Scan Compliance issued automatically after each passing scan.
Typical ASV
ManualAoSC generated manually or only on quarterly cadence.
Unlimited re-scans until passing
Clone Systems
IncludedIncluded on every plan at no extra cost.
Typical ASV
CappedCapped re-scans or per-scan fees.
Exception / false-positive review
Clone Systems
24 hour reviewSubmitted in the portal, reviewed and approved or rejected within 24 hours.
Typical ASV
3 to 10 daysEmail tickets, 3 to 10 business day turnaround.
Scan engine
Clone Systems
In-house since 2007Our own engine, built and maintained in-house since 2007.
Typical ASV
Third-partyLicensed or white-labeled from a third-party vendor.
Approved Scanning Vendor tenure
Clone Systems
PCI SSC listed since 2007PCI SSC listed since 2007, verifiable on the official ASV list.
Typical ASV
VariesVaries, many ASVs re-listed under new ownership.
AI assistance
Clone Systems
Add-on availableAdd-on AI chatbot and remediation guidance across the scan journey.
Typical ASV
RareRarely offered, or gated behind enterprise tier.
Deployment model
Clone Systems
Single or multi-tenantBoth single-tenant and multi-tenant deployments available, matched to your scenario, compliance scope, and data isolation needs.
Typical ASV
Shared onlyShared multi-tenant portal with no single-tenant option.
Compliance mapping
Clone Systems
PCI, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO, NIST, GLBAPCI DSS 4.0.1, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GLBA.
Typical ASV
PCI DSS onlyPrimarily PCI DSS only.
Reporting
Clone Systems
PDF and CSV, exec plus technicalExecutive summary, technical detail, and AoSC in PDF and CSV.
Typical ASV
PDF onlyPDF only, extra fee for technical detail.
Support
Clone Systems
US team, email and phoneUS-based team, direct email and phone on Standard and above.
Typical ASV
Portal tiersTiered support portal, phone gated to enterprise.
Scheduling
Clone Systems
On-demand or customOn-demand, quarterly, monthly, or custom cadence.
Typical ASV
Fixed quarterlyFixed quarterly cadence.
Contract terms
Clone Systems
Annual, transparent pricingAnnual plans with transparent pricing.
Typical ASV
Multi-yearMulti-year commitments common.
READY TO GET STARTED

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.

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