We test like an attacker attacks and report like a QSA reads. This way, every vulnerability becomes evidence for your PCI DSS assessment. We are only satisfied when your cardholder data is demonstrably secure, even for your assessor.
PCI DSS pentest
Experienced ethical hackers test your cardholder data environment inside and out and verify your segmentation. We link every finding to the requirements of PCI DSS v4.0.1, so your QSA can use the report directly for the assessment.
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Retest standard included·Reporting within 5 working days·According to the CCV certification mark
SOME OF OUR CLIENTS
| Characteristic | Warpnet | Other parties |
|---|---|---|
| Approach |  Customization combined with advanced AI tools |  Automatic scans, exploit attempts |
| Retest | Included, as required by requirement 11.4.4 | Not included or available at an additional cost |
| Methodology | Documented per requirement 11.4.1, NIST and OWASP | An often superficial checklist |
| Reporting | Audit-ready and mapped to PCI DSS requirements | Technical report without context |
| Presentation of Evidence | Screenshots, CLI output, and attack scenarios | Output from automatic scanners |
| Support | Guidance during recovery and with questions from your QSA | The process ends with the PDF report |
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Developers of cable and asset management solutions
Right in the middle of the process toward ISO 27001 certification, Patchmanager wanted to structurally strengthen the digital resilience of both the organization's internal network and the product — with regular, in-depth pentests as the foundation.
The collaboration began with three black-box penetration tests and, as trust grew, expanded to include gray-box and white-box testing. During the white-box test, Warpnet was granted full access to the architecture, source code, and accounts to identify risks.
Each test delivered a clear, risk-based report that allowed Patchmanager to get to work immediately. The collaboration evolved into 24/7 SOC services featuring continuous monitoring, response, and the complete remediation of risks and incidents.
“We are very happy with the collaboration with Warpnet. The team has in-depth expertise and truly looks at how they can help us. They communicate well, are flexible, and always do more than they are supposed to do.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. PCI DSS requires that exploitable vulnerabilities are remediated and retested (Requirement 11.4.4). After your team implements the recommendations, we will perform the retest and document the result in the report so your QSA can verify the remediation.
At least once every twelve months an internal (requirement 11.4.2) and an external pentest (requirement 11.4.3), and again after any significant change in infrastructure or applications. If you use segmentation to limit the scope of your cardholder data environment, you test that segmentation annually (requirement 11.4.5). For service providers, this applies every six months (requirement 11.4.6).
No. PCI DSS requires that the pentest is performed by a qualified internal employee or external party who is organizationally independent from the management of the tested systems. A QSA or ASV registration is not required for this. Our CCV-certified ethical hackers meet this requirement and deliver the report that your QSA uses for the assessment.
After a no-obligation intake, you will receive a quote, and that is the price you pay. The price depends on the size of your cardholder data environment, the number of segments, and whether you need an internal, external, or combined test. Reporting, explanation, and a retest are included as standard. Below you will find general price indications for a one-time pentest and Pentesting as a Service (continuous pentesting).
One-time pentestVAT: €3,200
Pentesting as a Service: i.e. €1,250 per month
An ASV scan is an automated external vulnerability scan that you must have performed every quarter by an Approved Scanning Vendor (requirement 11.3.2). A pentest is manual and deeper: our specialists validate findings, combine them into realistic attack chains, and also test the business logic of your applications and the effectiveness of your segmentation. PCI DSS requires both. One does not replace the other.
The cardholder data environment (CDE): all systems that store, process, or transmit card data, plus the systems connected to it or that can affect its security. The pentest covers the entire perimeter of the CDE and critical systems, from both inside and outside the network, at the network and application level. During the intake, we will review your scope and segmentation with you, ensuring you do not test too little and do not pay for too much.
