ATM penetration testing should be performed to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities that could be exploited by cybercriminals to get sensitive customer data using the ATM.
Regular testing ensures compliance with industry regulations and strengthens the overall security posture against evolving threats.
The Challenges of ATM Security
Clients face challenges in ATM penetration testing, such as staying ahead of rapidly evolving threats and sophisticated attack techniques targeting ATMs. Limited in-house expertise and resources often make it difficult to conduct thorough and effective testing.
How can PCA Cyber help you?
PCA Cyber is recognized as a global leader in embedded penetration testing, leveraging extensive expertise and proven experience in conducting ATM penetration testing. Our team employs cutting-edge tools and methodologies to uncover vulnerabilities and provide actionable insights to fortify your systems. By addressing both hardware and software security gaps, we ensure comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats.
Comprehensive ATM Security Assessment
OUR TARGET: ALL ATM MODELS, WITH SECURITY CONTROLS INSTALLED ON THEM
Our ATM Pentesting service evaluates all critical aspects of ATM security to identify and mitigate risks.
Key areas include:
All external interfaces are covered
All external ATM interfaces are in scope of ATM penetration test, including but not limited to:
- Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
- Card reader (EMV, NFC)
- USB interface
- Ethernet network interface
- Wireless radio interface
- Cellular network interface
All intruder types are supported
The service allows to emulate high-skilled intruders with different types (network and physical) and levels of access to ATMs.
Objective of the Service
The goal of the penetration testing service is to comprehensively evaluate the full attack surface of the ATM, identify, and validate any critical security vulnerabilities. This includes assessing whether the ATM can be exploited to compromise its own security or to serve as a pivot point for attacks on other systems within the connected network.
Business Benefits of ATM Penetration Testing
Improved
Security
Identifies and mitigates vulnerabilities to prevent fraud, data breaches, and financial losses while protecting customer trust.
Regulatory
Compliance
Ensures adherence to industry standards like PCI DSS, avoiding fines and simplifying audit processes.
Operational
Resilience
Strengthens systems to minimize downtime, ensuring reliable ATM service and customer satisfaction.
Real-world Penetration Testing
Real-world penetration testing plays a crucial role in supplementing the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Here's why:
Beyond
Compliance
Real-world testing challenges systems with actual attack scenarios, uncovering vulnerabilities that standard compliance checks may miss, providing a comprehensive understanding of security weaknesses.
Adaptability to
Evolving Threats
Real-world testing is dynamic and adjusts to new threats, helping organizations stay ahead of attackers by regularly improving security measures.
Holistic
Security View
Real-world testing includes a broad range of tests, such as thorough hardware and embedded software analysis, ensuring organizations are secure in all aspects, not just on paper.
Penetration Testing in Compliance with PCI DSS
We offer penetration testing services fully aligned with PCI DSS 4.0 standards, ensuring comprehensive security for Cardholder Data Environments (CDEs). Our approach covers application-layer and network-layer vulnerabilities, validates segmentation controls, and meets required testing frequencies, including annual and post-change assessments.
For clients using segmentation to reduce PCI scope, we verify segmentation controls to ensure proper CDE isolation, complying with PCI DSS requirements. Our services include vulnerability assessment, remediation, and re-testing, helping clients achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance.
Contact us today to receive a non-binding offer for security testing of your ATM.
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Client
and Partner Testimonials
We work with a wide range of companies across various industries, such as automotive, energy, financial services, and more.
"We can recommend PCAutomotive for their professional penetration testing service."
| Affected Products | CVES |
|---|---|
| NCR S2 Dispenser controller | |
| NCR S1 Dispenser controller | |
| Verifone PoS terminals and peripherals | |
| Ingenico PoS terminals and peripherals | |
| PAX PoS terminals and peripherals |
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Why PCA Cyber Security?
Your security is our mission - safeguarding your critical assets
Proven track record
- 100+ successful international cybersecurity assessment projects
- 50+ vulnerabilities found (2024)
- Uncovered critical vulnerabilities in top automotive brands
Team of Product Security Experts
- Advanced expertise in embedded penetration testing
- Exceptional in-house toolset and personnel (CyberLab, CyberGarage)
- Product-focused Threat Intelligence Platform (TICAP) and monitoring services
Professional Recognition
- TISAX ® (Trusted Information Security Assessment eXchange) accreditation
- Repeated winners of Pwn2Own Automotive (Tokyo, January 2024 and 2025)
- Presented talks at the following conferences like Black Hat Europe, Black Hat Asia, Hexacon, Escar, Hacktivity and more