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💼 11.4.3 External penetration testing is performed.

Description​

Including:

  • Per the entity's defined methodology
  • At least once every 12 months
  • After any significant infrastructure or application upgrade or change
  • By a qualified internal resource or qualified external third party
  • Organizational independence of the tester exists (not required to be a QSA or ASV).

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  • Sections
    • /frameworks/pci-dss-v3.2.1/11/03/01
    • /frameworks/pci-dss-v4.0.1/11/04/03
  • Internal
    • ID: dec-c-45459efa

Similar Sections (Take Policies From)​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 11.3.1 Perform external penetration testing at least annually and after any significant infrastructure or application upgrade or modification.
💼 PCI DSS v4.0.1 → 💼 11.4.3 External penetration testing is performed.

Similar Sections (Give Policies To)​

SectionSub SectionsInternal RulesPoliciesFlags
💼 PCI DSS v3.2.1 → 💼 11.3.1 Perform external penetration testing at least annually and after any significant infrastructure or application upgrade or modification.
💼 PCI DSS v4.0.1 → 💼 11.4.3 External penetration testing is performed.

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