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Detectify
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Summary

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines comprehensive guidelines for companies that handle cardholder data, emphasizing the importance of maintaining secure systems and applications. Requirement 6, a crucial part of PCI DSS, focuses on software development and vulnerability management, encouraging organizations to establish processes for identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities through automated tools like Detectify. Detectify offers automated web application scanning services that help identify vulnerabilities, assign risk rankings, and provide remediation strategies, while also integrating security measures into the software development life cycle (SDLC) through DevSecOps practices. These automated security solutions are updated bi-weekly and supported by crowdsourced research from white-hat hackers, ensuring organizations stay ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats. While Detectify is not a PCI Approved Scanning Vendor, its tools complement PCI compliance efforts by providing valuable security insights, educational resources, and fostering a culture of continuous security within organizations.