What is a System Perimeter Scan?
A System Perimeter Scan involves an automated tool that checks a merchant’s or service provider’s systems for vulnerabilities. The tool will conduct a non-intrusive scan to remotely review networks and Web applications based on the external-facing Internet protocol (IP) addresses provided by the merchant or service provider. The scan will identify vulnerabilities in operating systems, services, and devices that could be used by hackers to target the company’s private network. The tool will not require the merchant or service provider to install any software on their systems, and it will not perform any denial-of-service attacks.
