PCI DSS 4.0 Penetration Testing Requirement 11 Covered
Meet PCI DSS 4.0.1 penetration testing requirements with audit-grade assessments. Internal and external testing, segmentation validation, and quarterly compliance—all delivered in 48 hours.
What's New in PCI DSS 4.0?
The latest version introduces significant changes to penetration testing requirements. Make sure you're compliant.
Authenticated Testing Required
Requirement 11.4.1 now mandates authenticated internal penetration tests to verify access controls.
Industry-Accepted Methods
Testing must follow industry-accepted methodologies (PTES, OWASP, NIST) with documented approach.
Segmentation Every 6 Months
Service providers must validate segmentation controls semi-annually, not just annually.
Application Security Testing
Explicit requirement for web application testing with documented methodology.
Requirement 11.4 Breakdown
We cover every aspect of PCI DSS penetration testing requirements
External Penetration Testing
Penetration testing from outside the network boundary to identify vulnerabilities accessible to external attackers.
- Network perimeter testing
- Public-facing application testing
- External infrastructure assessment
Internal Penetration Testing
Testing from inside the network to simulate an attacker who has breached the perimeter or a malicious insider.
- Authenticated testing
- Internal network assessment
- Privilege escalation testing
Segmentation Testing
Validation that network segmentation controls effectively isolate the cardholder data environment.
- CDE boundary verification
- Segmentation control testing
- Lateral movement assessment
Service Provider Testing
Additional requirements for service providers including semi-annual segmentation testing.
- Semi-annual segmentation validation
- Multi-tenant isolation testing
- Service provider attestation
Testing Frequency Requirements
Stay compliant with the right testing cadence
With 48-hour turnaround and unlimited retests, you can meet any testing requirement on schedule.
Industry-Accepted Methodology
PCI DSS 4.0 requires testing to follow industry-accepted penetration testing methodologies. Our approach combines multiple frameworks for comprehensive coverage.
Scoping
Define CDE boundaries and testing scope
Reconnaissance
Identify targets and attack surface
Exploitation
Attempt to exploit vulnerabilities
Post-Exploitation
Assess impact and lateral movement
Reporting
Deliver PCI-specific findings
QSA-Ready Compliance Reports
Our penetration test reports are specifically designed for PCI DSS compliance assessments. They include requirement mapping, methodology documentation, and comprehensive evidence to support your QSA review.
Why Choose ManticoreAI for PCI DSS
48-Hour Delivery
Get compliant fast. Our AI-powered platform delivers audit-grade results in 48 hours, not weeks.
Unlimited Retests
Verify remediation as many times as needed. Ensure all findings are properly addressed before your QSA review.
Full Coverage
External, internal, segmentation, and application testing—all from a single platform.
QSA-Ready Reports
Reports mapped to PCI DSS 4.0 requirements with all the evidence your assessor needs.
Ready for PCI DSS Compliance?
Get audit-grade penetration testing in 48 hours. Meet Requirement 11.4 with confidence.