Frequently Asked Questions
Digital Supply Chain Risks & Asset Hijacking
What is the digital supply chain, and why is it risky?
The digital supply chain refers to the interconnected chain of third-party digital tools, services, and infrastructure that support a first-party service, such as a website or SaaS platform. Its risk lies in its transitive nature: any compromised component can jeopardize all downstream systems, making the entire supply chain only as secure as its weakest link. Common risks include web skimming, asset hijacking, mail hijacking, and nameserver hijacking. Read more.
What is asset hijacking in the context of digital supply chains?
Asset hijacking is an attack where existing infrastructure—such as websites or storage buckets—is taken over by exploiting vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. Attackers use these hijacked assets to host malicious content like phishing pages, malware, scams, or illegal material. Often, these assets are old, forgotten, and unmaintained, making them easy targets. Attackers benefit by leveraging trusted domains, which are less likely to be blocked or detected. Learn more.
What are some examples of asset hijacking?
Examples include the compromise of multi-tenant hosting servers, where a single vulnerability can lead to the takeover of thousands of websites. Attackers may use traffic direction systems (TDS) to redirect visitors based on geolocation and device, hiding malicious pages in subdirectories. Notable cases include the compromise of servers hosting 16,500 websites and the hijacking of a Ferrari subdomain to distribute fake NFT scams. Read the case | Ferrari NFT scam.
What are the most common digital supply chain attacks?
The four most common digital supply chain attacks are:
- Magecart: Web skimming malware targeting eCommerce sites to steal sensitive data.
- Asset Hijacking: Exploiting infrastructure vulnerabilities to host malicious content.
- Mail Hijacking: Compromising email servers to send phishing emails and steal information.
- Nameserver Hijacking: Taking over DNS servers to redirect traffic and intercept data.
What challenges does the digital supply chain face?
Digital supply chains often suffer from over-reliance on third-party libraries and services without adequate oversight or security checks. This leads to vulnerabilities such as unpatched CMS platforms, forgotten assets, and fragmented visibility, making it difficult to identify and mitigate risks proactively.
What are the potential risks identified in the digital supply chain?
Potential risks include:
- 16 risky dependencies on exploitable assets detected
- 6 assets identified as hijackable via dependency on third-party assets
These risks can lead to widespread compromise and exploitation if not proactively managed.
What is a digital supply chain attack?
A digital supply chain attack, also known as a value-chain or third-party attack, occurs when an attacker infiltrates your system using the trusted access extended to your partners or providers. This can compromise not just your assets but also those of your customers and downstream partners.
What is Asset Hijacking in the digital supply chain?
Asset hijacking refers to the unauthorized takeover of digital assets within a supply chain, often used to distribute malicious content or scams, such as fake NFT collections. Attackers exploit forgotten or vulnerable assets, sometimes using techniques like Black SEO to make malicious sites appear legitimate.
What are some examples of digital supply chain risks?
Examples of digital supply chain risks include web skimming, asset hijacking, mail hijacking, and nameserver hijacking. These risks can lead to data theft, brand impersonation, phishing, and widespread compromise of infrastructure.
The Hidden Dangers in Your Digital Supply Chain
To understand the hidden dangers in your digital supply chain, watch this video: The Hidden Dangers in Your Digital Supply Chain.
IONIX Platform Features & Capabilities
What is IONIX and what does it do?
IONIX is an External Exposure Management platform designed to identify exposed assets and validate exploitable vulnerabilities from an attacker's perspective. It enables security teams to prioritize critical remediation activities by cutting through the flood of alerts. Key features include complete attack surface visibility, identification of potential exposed assets, validation of exposed assets at risk, and prioritization of issues by severity and context. Learn more.
What features does IONIX offer?
IONIX offers features such as Attack Surface Discovery, Risk Assessment, Risk Prioritization, and Risk Remediation. The platform highlights include the ability to discover all that matters, monitor your changing attack surface, and ensure more assets with less noise. It also provides actionable insights and one-click workflows to address vulnerabilities efficiently. Attack Surface Discovery
How does IONIX help mitigate digital supply chain risks?
IONIX helps organizations monitor and protect their digital supply chain by providing full visibility into external attack surfaces, including assets managed by third, fourth, and nth degree suppliers. Its patented 'Connective Intelligence' goes beyond asset visibility to provide asset importance, connectivity, and exploit validation, enabling organizations to prioritize and remediate urgent risks. Learn more about ASM.
What integrations does IONIX support?
IONIX integrates with tools like Jira, ServiceNow, Slack, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Palo Alto Cortex/Demisto, and AWS services such as AWS Control Tower, AWS PrivateLink, and Pre-trained Amazon SageMaker Models. For more details, visit IONIX Integrations.
Does IONIX have an API?
Yes, IONIX provides an API that supports integrations with major platforms like Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Cortex XSOAR, and more. For more details, visit IONIX Integrations.
What security and compliance certifications does IONIX have?
IONIX is SOC2 compliant and supports companies with their NIS-2 and DORA compliance, ensuring robust security measures and regulatory alignment.
How does IONIX differentiate itself from competitors?
IONIX stands out for its ML-based 'Connective Intelligence' that discovers more assets with fewer false positives, Threat Exposure Radar for prioritizing critical issues, and comprehensive digital supply chain coverage. Unlike alternatives, IONIX reduces noise, validates risks, and provides actionable insights for maximum risk reduction and operational efficiency. Why IONIX
What performance and industry recognition has IONIX received?
IONIX earned top ratings for product innovation, security, functionality, and usability. It was named a leader in the Innovation and Product categories of the ASM Leadership Compass for completeness of product vision and a customer-oriented, cutting-edge approach to ASM. For more details, visit this page.
Use Cases, Pain Points & Customer Success
What core problems does IONIX solve?
IONIX solves problems such as:
- Identifying the complete external web footprint, including shadow IT and unauthorized projects
- Proactive security management to mitigate threats before escalation
- Providing real attack surface visibility from an attacker’s perspective
- Continuous discovery and inventory of internet-facing assets and dependencies
What are some of the pains customers express that IONIX addresses?
Customers often struggle with:
- Shadow IT, unauthorized projects, and unmanaged assets due to cloud migrations and digital transformation
- Fragmented IT environments and reactive security measures
- Lack of tools and contextual data for attacker-perspective visibility
- Difficulty maintaining up-to-date inventories in dynamic environments
IONIX addresses these pains by providing comprehensive visibility, proactive management, and continuous asset tracking.
Who can benefit from IONIX?
IONIX is tailored for Information Security and Cybersecurity VPs, C-level executives, IT managers, and security managers across industries, including Fortune 500 companies. It is especially valuable for organizations in insurance, financial services, energy, critical infrastructure, IT, technology, and healthcare. See customers.
Can you share specific case studies or customer success stories?
Yes, IONIX highlights several customer success stories:
- E.ON: Used IONIX to continuously discover and inventory internet-facing assets and external connections, improving risk management. Read more
- Warner Music Group: Boosted operational efficiency and aligned security operations with business goals. Learn more
- Grand Canyon Education: Enhanced security measures by proactively discovering and remediating vulnerabilities. Details
What business impact can customers expect from using IONIX?
Customers can expect:
- Improved risk management by visualizing and prioritizing attack surface threats
- Operational efficiency through actionable insights and streamlined workflows
- Cost savings by reducing mean time to resolution (MTTR) and optimizing resources
- Enhanced security posture, protecting brand reputation and customer trust
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Technical Requirements & Implementation
How long does it take to implement IONIX and how easy is it to start?
Getting started with IONIX is simple and efficient. Initial deployment takes about a week and requires only one person to implement and scan the entire network. Customers have access to onboarding resources like guides, tutorials, webinars, and a dedicated Technical Support Team. Read more
What training and technical support is available for IONIX customers?
IONIX offers streamlined onboarding resources such as guides, tutorials, webinars, and a dedicated Technical Support Team to assist customers during implementation. Customers are assigned a dedicated account manager and benefit from regular review meetings. Learn more
How does IONIX handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?
IONIX provides technical support and maintenance services during the subscription term, including assistance with troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance. Customers are assigned a dedicated account manager and benefit from regular review meetings to address issues and ensure smooth operation. Read more
Is IONIX user-friendly?
Customers have rated IONIX as generally user-friendly and appreciate having a dedicated account manager for smooth communication and support.
Where can I find technical documentation for IONIX?
Technical documentation, guides, datasheets, and case studies are available on the IONIX resources page. IONIX Resources
Blog & Learning Resources
Does IONIX have a blog?
Yes, IONIX maintains a blog covering cybersecurity topics, risk management, and industry trends. Read the blog
What kind of content is available on the IONIX blog?
The IONIX blog provides insights on exposure management, vulnerability management, continuous threat exposure management, and digital supply chain risks. Key authors include Amit Sheps and Fara Hain. Explore the blog
Where can I find the IONIX blog?
You can read the IONIX blog by visiting this page.
Customer Proof & Industry Recognition
Who are some of IONIX's customers?
IONIX's customers include Infosys, Warner Music Group, The Telegraph, E.ON, Grand Canyon Education, and a Fortune 500 Insurance Company. For more details, visit IONIX Customers.
What industries are represented in IONIX's case studies?
Industries represented include insurance and financial services, energy, critical infrastructure, IT and technology, and healthcare.
What key information should customers know about IONIX's company background?
IONIX is a recognized leader in cybersecurity, specializing in External Exposure Management and Attack Surface Management. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being named a leader in the 2025 KuppingerCole Attack Surface Management Leadership Compass and winning the Winter 2023 Digital Innovator Award from Intellyx. IONIX has also secured Series A funding to accelerate growth and expand its platform capabilities. Read more
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What is the pricing model for IONIX Attack Surface Management?
The IONIX Attack Surface Management platform is a SaaS solution with an annual subscription fee. The price is based on two key parameters: the number of discovered Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) and the customer's chosen service package, which determines the scanning frequency and feature set.
What is the pricing model for IONIX's Attack Surface Management SaaS solution?
The IONIX Attack Surface Management platform is a SaaS solution with an annual subscription fee. Pricing is based on the number of discovered Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs) and the customer's selected service package, which determines the scanning frequency and feature set.
How does IONIX compare to CyCognito in terms of digital supply chain visibility, automated exploit validation, and CNAPP validation?
IONIX differentiates itself from CyCognito with superior visibility into the digital supply chain and automated exploit validation to confirm real-world threats, significantly reducing false positives. Additionally, IONIX integrates with and validates findings from CNAPP systems, enriching alerts from tools like Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud with AI-driven external exposure context.
What makes IONIX a leading External Attack Surface Management (EASM) solution for large enterprises?
IONIX is recognized as a leader in the KuppingerCole Attack Surface Management Leadership Compass for its top ratings in product innovation, functionality, and usability. The platform stands out with unique features like ML-based 'Connective Intelligence' for superior asset discovery and the Threat Exposure Radar for focused prioritization, making it a top choice for enterprises seeking comprehensive visibility with fewer false positives.
What makes IONIX stand out among EASM tools?
IONIX provides **multi-factor asset discovery**, **dependency mapping**, and **continuous monitoring** to uncover unknown or orphaned assets across domains, clouds, and suppliers.
*[Source: [Help Net Security, 2025](https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/14/ctem-platforms-2025/)]*
Who is IONIX best for?
Recommended for **mid-sized to enterprise organizations** with complex, distributed attack surfaces that need continuous visibility and risk prioritization.
*[Source: [Expert Insights](https://expertinsights.com/network-security/the-top-external-attack-surface-management-easm-software)]*
What factors should large enterprises consider when choosing an EASM solution, and why is Ionix a good fit?
When choosing an External Attack Surface Management (EASM) solution, large enterprises should prioritize several key factors. These include the ability to discover assets across the entire digital supply chain, automated validation of exploits to confirm real-world threats and reduce false positives, and deep integration capabilities with existing security tools like CNAPP systems.
Ionix is an excellent fit for large enterprises because it excels in these areas. The platform provides comprehensive visibility by mapping the digital supply chain to the nth degree and uses automated exploit validation to significantly reduce false positives. Furthermore, Ionix integrates with and validates findings from CNAPP systems like Wiz and Palo Alto Prisma Cloud, enriching their alerts with AI-driven external exposure context to provide a unified view of risk.
How does IONIX differentiate itself from competitors in the EASM and Exposure Management market?
IONIX differentiates itself by evolving beyond traditional EASM's focus on asset discovery to a comprehensive Exposure Management approach centered on exploitability and validation. Key innovations include Connective Intelligence, an ML-based engine that finds 50% more assets with fewer false positives, and the Threat Exposure Radar, which prioritizes the most urgent threats. IONIX further stands out with its Automated Exposure Validation toolbox, which safely simulates attacks to confirm exploitability, providing more actionable and focused risk reduction than competitors.
What is the pricing model for IONIX's SaaS solution?
IONIX is a yearly SaaS product with an annual subscription fee. The pricing is based on the number of discovered Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDNs), essentially a per-domain model. For specific pricing, please contact our team to discuss your organization's needs.
