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    PCI DSS Requirement 11.3

    PCI DSS Requires a Pentest. Make Sure It Passes Requirement 11.3.

    StealthNet delivers AI pentests and hybrid (AI + human) penetration testing reports with QSA-ready documentation for PCI DSS compliance, delivered in as little as 48 hours. AI pentests start at $1,500 and hybrid pentests start at $5,000.

    48-Hour Reports QSA-Ready Deliverables US-Based Senior Testers AI + Human Hybrid

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    The Problem

    Most Companies Fail Their First PCI Pentest.

    Your QSA flags pentest quality

    Traditional firms deliver reports that don't map to Requirement 11.3 sub-requirements, forcing rework and delays.

    You waited too long

    Annual testing windows don't align with audit timelines, leaving you scrambling before your QSA assessment.

    You're overpaying

    Legacy firms charge $20K to $60K for the same coverage StealthNet delivers with AI pentests starting at $1,500 and hybrid pentests starting at $5,000.

    The Solution

    Pentest Reports Built for PCI DSS, Not Retrofitted for It.

    AI Pentest

    $1,500

    • 48-hour delivery
    • Exploit-validated findings
    • Mapped to PCI DSS Requirement 11.3

    Best for: SAQ preparation, post-change validation, pre-QSA assessment

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    Hybrid (AI + Human) Pentest

    Starting at $5,000

    Typical engagements range from $5,000 to $10,000 depending on scope

    • AI attack simulation + senior US-based pentester validation
    • 48-hour first report
    • Dedicated project manager + private Slack channel
    • QSA-ready report + free retest included

    Best for: Annual Requirement 11.3 compliance, production CDE environments, QSA-facing audits

    Deliverables

    Complete Requirement 11.3 Coverage.

    Network Testing 11.3.1

    External and internal network penetration testing of the CDE

    Application Testing 11.3.2

    Testing of all applications storing or transmitting cardholder data

    Exploitation 11.3.3

    Active exploitation to determine actual risk to cardholder data

    Segmentation 11.3.4

    Verification that segmentation controls isolate the CDE

    Why StealthNet

    AI Handles Speed. Humans Validate Everything.

    A named, US-based senior tester validates every finding before your report is delivered.

    Reports include explicit PCI DSS requirement mappings and attestation documentation for QSA review.

    Most clients receive their first report within 48 hours of scoping call completion.

    Cost
    Traditional
    โ€”$20K to $60K
    StealthNet
    AI: $1,500 / Hybrid: from $5,000
    Delivery
    Traditional
    โ€”3 to 6 weeks
    StealthNet
    48 hours
    PCI Mapping
    Traditional
    โ€”Manual / extra cost
    StealthNet
    Included
    Retest
    Traditional
    โ€”Extra charge
    StealthNet
    Free
    Segmentation Testing
    Traditional
    โ€”Extra charge
    StealthNet
    Included
    FAQ

    PCI DSS Pentesting Questions

    PCI DSS penetration testing is a mandatory security assessment required by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. It involves testing your cardholder data environment (CDE), network segmentation, and application security to identify vulnerabilities that could lead to payment card data breaches.

    What Auditors Expect

    What a PCI DSS Auditor Wants to See in Your Pentest Report

    Reports built to satisfy Big Four assessors, QSAs, 3PAOs, and customer security reviews on the first pass.

    Requirement 11.3 / 11.4 mapping

    Every finding tagged to the specific 11.3.x or 11.4.x sub-requirement so your QSA's ROC fills itself in.

    Segmentation validation evidence

    Explicit proof that segmentation controls isolate the CDE, including service provider 6-month interim segmentation tests required by v4.0.

    Documented methodology section

    PCI-aligned methodology, scope statement, tester qualifications (OSCP, CREST, GPEN), and prior-finding regression so QSAs accept on first read.

    Attestation-ready summary

    Executive summary written so it can be attached directly to your AOC or SAQ-D submission without rewrites.

    Related Services

    Pentest Services Included in Every Compliance Engagement

    Every compliance pentest pulls from these test-type services as needed. Scope is sized to your environment, not padded with hours.

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