For Cyprus businesses that take card payments — retail, hospitality, forex and iGaming among them — PCI DSS requirement 11.4 demands an annual penetration test of the cardholder data environment, its perimeter, and the segmentation used to shrink PCI scope. Our PCI DSS penetration testing delivers precisely that: a QSA-ready assessment that proves your controls hold, not a scan that merely claims they do.
We scope the engagement around your cardholder data environment and the segmentation that defines it, then test both from outside and inside — because PCI DSS 11.4 requires an external and an internal perspective, plus explicit proof that your segmentation truly isolates the CDE and keeps your scope (and cost) down.
A segmentation failure found by your QSA can blow your PCI scope wide open; a genuine cardholder-data breach brings fines, forced forensics and GDPR notification on top. For a Cyprus business, PCI DSS penetration testing is how you find the gap on your terms — before an assessor or an attacker finds it on theirs.
What we test
Cardholder data environment (CDE) scoping
Network segmentation control testing (11.4.5)
External penetration testing of the CDE perimeter
Internal penetration testing within the CDE
Application-layer testing of payment applications
Remote access and wireless paths into scope
Common vulnerabilities we uncover
Segmentation gaps exposing the CDE
Injection and logic flaws in payment applications
Weak cryptography protecting cardholder data
IDOR exposing transaction or account records
Default or weak credentials on in-scope systems
Insecure remote access into the environment
How we run your engagement
Kick-off & scoping. A short call to agree goals, in-scope assets and rules of engagement, so your pci dss penetration testing is safe, authorised and aimed at your real business risk.
Mapping & discovery. Before touching anything we map the full attack surface in scope, so nothing exploitable slips through.
Hands-on testing. Cyprus-based specialists exploit and chain weaknesses manually — the flaws scanners walk straight past — to show genuine impact.
Reporting. Each issue is verified, CVSS-rated and documented with a step-by-step reproduction and a practical fix your team can apply.
Free retest. Once you have remediated, we re-test at no extra cost to confirm the attack path is truly closed.
Tools & techniques
Our methodology follows the PCI SSC Penetration Testing Guidance and NIST SP 800-115. We validate segmentation by attempting to reach the CDE from out-of-scope networks, test the CDE perimeter and internal hosts for exploitable weaknesses, and assess payment applications against the OWASP Top 10.
Every finding is mapped to the specific PCI DSS requirement it affects, so your remediation directly supports your assessment, and your QSA receives evidence in the form they expect.
When you need this engagement
You store, process or transmit cardholder data
Your annual PCI DSS 11.4 penetration test is due
A QSA or acquiring bank requires independent evidence
You rely on segmentation to reduce PCI scope
You have changed your CDE, payment flow or network
What you receive
PCI DSS 11.4-aligned penetration test report
Segmentation-testing results and attestation
Executive summary plus technical evidence
Findings mapped to specific PCI DSS requirements
Attestation letter for your QSA or acquirer
Complimentary retest to confirm remediation
Your deliverables
When your pci dss penetration testing wraps up, you receive a clear, audit-ready report plus a walkthrough call with your team. Inside you will find:
A concise executive summary that management and the board can act on
Every technical finding with a reproducible, copy-paste proof of concept
CVSS v3.1 ratings and plain-language business impact for each issue
Practical, prioritised remediation your developers can implement straight away
A free retest and updated finding status once fixes are in place
A signed attestation letter for clients, auditors, GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001
By the end of your pci dss penetration testing, you will know exactly which weaknesses a real attacker could exploit, what it would cost your business, and the precise order in which to fix them — backed by evidence, not a scanner’s guesswork. Cyprus firms use our findings to close critical gaps, satisfy client and regulator security questionnaires, and demonstrate due diligence for GDPR and NIS2. With a free retest included, you also get documented proof the issues are resolved.
Working with us
Every pci dss penetration testing begins with a short, no-obligation scoping call to understand your goals, environment and constraints, followed by a fixed-price proposal. Most work is delivered remotely, and because we are based in Cyprus we work in your timezone with on-site visits across Limassol, Nicosia and island-wide where it helps. We keep you updated throughout and flag any critical finding immediately rather than waiting for the report. Everything is covered by a signed NDA and safe, non-disruptive testing that protects your production systems. You receive your report, a walkthrough and a complimentary retest once fixes land. Engagements are typically booked one to three weeks ahead, and urgent testing can often be arranged — just email hi@cypruspentest.com.
Why Cyprus businesses choose CyprusPentest
Your pci dss penetration testing is run by senior offensive-security specialists who test the way genuine attackers do — manually, creatively and focused on proving real impact. What sets us apart:
Based in Cyprus — local, in your timezone, with on-site coverage across Limassol and Nicosia.
Manual, exploit-led testing that chains vulnerabilities the way an attacker would, well beyond automated scanners.
Reproducible proof for every finding, with copy-paste steps your team can independently verify.
Compliance-ready reporting that supports GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001 and CySEC expectations.
A free retest so you have documented evidence your fixes actually hold.
Fixed-price and responsive, with a named point of contact from scoping through to retest.
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How much does PCI DSS Penetration Testing cost?
Every pci dss penetration testing in Cyprus is scoped and priced individually, so you pay only for the coverage you need — with no hidden extras. After a short, no-obligation scoping call we send a fixed-price quote, usually within one business day, with clear deliverables, a firm timeline and a complimentary retest included. The price depends on the size and complexity of your environment, so you always know the cost up front before any work begins.
