Tag: Penetration Testing

Compliance to the PCI DSS standard is mandatory for all entities which store, process or transmit card-holder data associated with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB. As part of this compliance the council requires organizations to undergo periodic assessments and evaluations. Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is a vital part of this requirement. Network […]

The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council recently released their updated Information Supplement: Penetration Testing Guidance. The guidance document was last published in 2008 under the heading ‘Requirement 11.3 Penetration Testing’ The updated document marks a major difference in the approach taken by the PCI Council to clarify and educate stakeholders about the standard’s requirements […]