[PCI DSS Requirement 11] : Summary of Changes from Version 3.2.1 to 4.0 Explained
Did You Know? PCI DSS Requirement 11 mandates regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses in your cardholder data environment (CDE). Organizations that fail to conduct regular vulnerability scans are significantly more likely to experience a data breach. Properly scoped penetration testing can reveal critical vulnerabilities that automated scans might miss, ensuring robust protection of cardholder data.