Key Takeaways From the Updated PCI Penetration Testing Guidance


According to the Verizon 2015 PCI Compliance report, the requirement that covers penetration testing was the only area where compliance was lower than the previous year. With new penetration testing requirements coming into effect from July 2015, the PCI council has updated their penetration testing information supplement to provide organizations much needed guidance. Join Wim Remes, co-developer of the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), to hear about the key takeaways from the updated guidance including:

  • Understanding the differences between a penetration test and vulnerability scan
  • Defining the scope of your penetration test and validating network segmentation  
  • Ensuring your penetration testing methodology follows best practice frameworks

Presenter: Wim Remes, Manager Strategic Services EMEA