Outpost24 Launches Self-Service PCI Scanning Purchase
The new online portal helps smaller merchants meet expanded PCI DSS version 4 requirements for external vulnerability scanning.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Outpost24 has launched a self-service online purchasing option for its PCI Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) service, enabling companies to buy security assessments directly. This new procurement channel is designed to support smaller organizations with up to five internet-facing systems.
Why it matters
The change reflects the expanded scope of PCI DSS version 4, which now mandates external vulnerability scanning for merchants who previously relied on simplified Self-Assessment Questionnaire A documentation.
The platform supports a maximum of 5 websites or internet-facing systems per license. Each purchase includes mandatory quarterly PCI assessments and provides users with access to unlimited vulnerability rescans.
The players
Outpost24
A cybersecurity firm with over 20 years of experience that provides vulnerability management and compliance scanning services to more than 3,000 global customers.
The details
Customers use an online portal to select their required number of assets and complete the transaction. After payment, the system provides access to scan configuration tools where users can schedule their mandatory quarterly assessments to ensure compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). These scans check for external vulnerabilities that could expose payment information to unauthorized access.
Timeline
- 2026-10-16
Outpost24 officially launched the online purchasing option for its PCI ASV services.
The Tech Race
This move simplifies compliance workflows for the mid-market in response to the stringent reporting requirements introduced by PCI DSS version 4. It marks a push by established vendors to capture smaller merchants who previously avoided complex enterprise-grade security procurement cycles.
Organizations managing up to five systems can now bypass traditional enterprise sales cycles to acquire necessary compliance scans immediately. This digital procurement flow allows merchants to meet PCI DSS version 4 requirements without needing bespoke contracts or manual service coordination.
The takeaway
Merchants using self-assessment questionnaires should audit their current infrastructure against the expanded vulnerability scanning requirements of the latest standard. Ensure your internal security schedule is aligned with the required quarterly assessment frequency to maintain compliance.
Further reading
For broader trends in enterprise security compliance, explore the latest developments in Cybersecurity.
More information
Review the technical requirements for your organization on the Outpost24 PCI ASV scanning information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyChesCo.
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