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Everything You Need to Know About the New PCI SSC ASV Exam: What Changed in 2024/2025 pci ssc asv new exam
5 minutes If you work in application security or payment gateway integrations, you know the acronym PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council). But a new acronym is shaking up the certification world: ASV (Application Security Verification). What is the PCI SSC ASV
Here is your breakdown of the —what changed, why it changed, and how to pass. What is the PCI SSC ASV? First, let’s clear up confusion. Traditionally, "ASV" stood for Approved Scanning Vendor (for network vulnerability scans). That still exists. However, the new ASV exam refers to the Application Security Verification qualification. That still exists
For years, the industry focused heavily on network scans. However, with the explosion of API-based payments and e-commerce vulnerabilities, the PCI SSC has completely overhauled the ASV program. If you are a security professional looking to get certified (or recertified) in 2025,