PCI DSS VAPT
Automated penetration testing for PCI DSS v4.0 Requirement 11.4
Satisfy PCI DSS v4.0 penetration testing mandates including internal VAPT, external VAPT, segmentation validation, and application-layer testing. QSA-accepted reports with methodology documentation, exploitation evidence, and remediation verification — delivered in hours instead of weeks.
How It Works
Define CDE Scope
Identify cardholder data environment (CDE), connected systems, and segmentation boundaries. TigerStrike automatically maps in-scope assets and dependencies.
External & Internal VAPT
Execute PCI-required external and internal network penetration testing plus application-layer VAPT for all in-scope systems and cardholder-facing applications.
Segmentation Validation
Test controls that isolate the CDE from other network segments. Documented attempt-and-block evidence satisfies PCI DSS Requirement 11.4.5.
QSA-Ready Report
Comprehensive report with methodology, findings, exploitation evidence, and remediation verification — formatted for direct QSA submission.
Key Features
Complete PCI DSS v4.0 Requirement 11 coverage
Requirement 11.4.1 - Methodology
Documented penetration testing methodology aligned to NIST SP 800-115, OWASP, OSSTMM, and PTES industry standards
Requirement 11.4.2 - Internal VAPT
Annual internal penetration testing of the CDE and all connected systems from an assumed-breach perspective
Requirement 11.4.3 - External VAPT
Annual external network and application-layer penetration testing of internet-facing CDE components
Requirement 11.4.4 - Vulnerability Remediation
Remediation verification testing to confirm all exploitable vulnerabilities identified in VAPT are properly resolved
Requirement 11.4.5 - Segmentation Testing
Documented segmentation testing that validates isolation between the CDE and out-of-scope network segments
Requirement 11.4.6 - Multi-Tenant VAPT
Service provider requirement to test segmentation controls between customer environments in multi-tenant architectures
Requirement 6.5 Coverage
Application security testing covering OWASP Top 10 and PCI DSS Requirement 6.5 secure coding vulnerabilities
Cardholder Data Discovery
Automated discovery of stored, transmitted, or processed cardholder data outside the defined CDE boundary
Change-Driven Retesting
Automatic re-triggering of VAPT after significant changes as required by PCI DSS 11.4.2 and 11.4.3
Quarterly ASV Complement
Internal VAPT complements quarterly Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) external vulnerability scans
QSA Collaboration Portal
Secure portal for QSAs to review methodology, evidence, and validation of findings during PCI assessment
SAQ D Support
VAPT evidence packages specifically designed to satisfy the enhanced penetration testing requirements of SAQ D assessments
Benefits
Why teams choose TigerStrike for their security needs
PCI DSS v4.0 Aligned
Full alignment with PCI DSS v4.0 Requirement 11.4 penetration testing methodology, coverage, and reporting requirements effective March 2025.
QSA-Accepted Evidence
Reports include methodology documentation, evidence of coverage, and reproducible findings that Qualified Security Assessors accept without additional questioning.
Annual + Change-Driven Testing
Satisfy annual VAPT requirements plus mandatory retesting after significant changes to networks, applications, or the CDE — without hourly consulting fees.
Segmentation Validation
Prove CDE isolation with documented attempts to traverse segmentation controls. Reduce PCI scope defensibly with evidence auditors trust.
Continuous CDE Monitoring
Between annual assessments, TigerStrike continuously monitors the CDE for configuration drift, new vulnerabilities, and unauthorized changes.
Faster Time to AoC
Complete PCI VAPT in hours rather than weeks, accelerating your path to a signed Attestation of Compliance without scheduling bottlenecks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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