An Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) is a data security organization that has been certified and authorized by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). Their primary function is to perform external vulnerability scans on a merchant's or payment processor's network to ensure compliance with PCI DSS requirements.
When Are ASV Scans Required?
If a merchant operates an e-commerce website or has any external-facing IP addresses that process, store, or transmit cardholder data, they are generally required to undergo and pass a vulnerability scan by an ASV at least once every quarter (every 90 days).
Managing ASV Reports
Failing to submit a passing ASV report on time can result in a merchant falling out of PCI compliance. Tracking these quarterly scans manually across a large portfolio is a logistical nightmare. Onlayer’s centralized document management allows you to consolidate all SAQs, AOCs, and ASVs into one dashboard. It tracks validity and expiration dates in real time, triggering automated reminders to prevent compliance lapses.
