Frequently Asked Questions
Vulnerability & Threat Management
What is CVE-2024-24919 and how does it affect Check Point Quantum Security Gateway?
CVE-2024-24919 is a critical zero-day vulnerability in Check Point Quantum Security Gateway's VPN component. It allows unauthenticated attackers to remotely exploit the gateway, potentially leaking sensitive information such as credentials and internal network details. The vulnerability can be triggered over the internet and affects gateways configured with IPSec VPN, remote access VPN, or mobile access software blade. Source: Check Point Security Advisory (May 30, 2024)
How can organizations mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2024-24919?
Organizations should immediately install the mandatory Security Gateway Hotfix provided by Check Point, change LDAP account unit passwords, reset passwords for local accounts using VPN password authentication, renew inbound and outbound SSL certificates, and reset Gaia OS passwords for all local users. Detailed instructions are available in the Check Point advisory.
How does Ionix help customers identify assets impacted by CVE-2024-24919?
Ionix provides customers with a complete view of their external attack surface through its Threat Center, where details of CVE-2024-24919 are available. Ionix's Security Research Team developed a payload to validate if specific Check Point gateways are exploitable, helping organizations quickly identify and remediate vulnerable assets. Ionix Threat Center
Is there a free scan available to check for exploitable assets related to CVE-2024-24919?
Yes, Ionix offers a free scan for organizations wishing to check if their assets are exploitable by CVE-2024-24919. You can request a scan via this link.
What steps should security teams take to identify vulnerable Check Point Quantum Security Gateways?
Security teams should broaden their asset inventory scope beyond IT-managed assets to include subsidiaries, acquired firms, and satellite offices. Ionix's platform helps map and discover all external-facing assets, including those under diverse accounts, ensuring comprehensive vulnerability identification. Schedule a demo for deep discovery and exploit validation.
Where can I find the latest updates and security advisories for CVE-2024-24919?
The latest updates and advisories for CVE-2024-24919 are available on the Check Point support site and through Ionix's Threat Center for customers.
What is the urgency of addressing CVE-2024-24919?
Check Point confirmed exploitation of CVE-2024-24919 in the wild on May 30, 2024. Immediate action is required to prevent unauthorized access and data leakage. Organizations should apply the security fix and follow recommended remediation steps without delay. Source: Check Point Security Advisory
How does Ionix validate exploitability for customer assets?
Ionix's Security Research Team developed a payload specifically to validate whether customer Check Point gateways are exploitable by CVE-2024-24919. This enables targeted remediation and risk reduction for affected organizations. Ionix Threat Center
Can Ionix help with assets outside direct IT management, such as subsidiaries or acquired firms?
Yes, Ionix's platform is designed to discover and inventory external-facing assets across subsidiaries, acquired firms, and satellite offices, even if they operate under different accounts. This ensures a comprehensive overview of the organization's attack surface. Book a demo
How can I schedule a demo of Ionix's Attack Surface Management platform?
You can schedule a demo of Ionix's Attack Surface Management platform by visiting this page. The demo provides deep discovery of external-facing assets and exploit validation capabilities.
What is the role of Ionix's Threat Center in vulnerability management?
Ionix's Threat Center provides customers with real-time information on vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-24919, helping organizations understand which assets are impacted and guiding remediation efforts. Ionix Threat Center
Does Ionix provide exploit validation for other vulnerabilities?
Ionix's platform is designed to validate exposures and exploitability for a range of vulnerabilities, not just CVE-2024-24919. The Threat Center continuously updates with new threats and validation capabilities. Ionix Threat Center
How does Ionix's platform support continuous vulnerability monitoring?
Ionix continuously monitors the evolving attack surface, validating exposures in real-time and providing actionable insights for remediation. This ensures organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Learn more
What is the importance of external attack surface management in cybersecurity?
External attack surface management is crucial for identifying and mitigating risks associated with internet-facing assets, shadow IT, and third-party exposures. Ionix's platform provides comprehensive visibility and proactive risk management to prevent breaches. Learn more
How does Ionix's platform help reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR) for vulnerabilities?
Ionix offers streamlined remediation workflows and actionable insights, enabling security teams to address vulnerabilities efficiently and reduce mean time to resolution (MTTR). Integrations with ticketing and SIEM platforms further accelerate response times. Learn more
What integrations does Ionix support for vulnerability management?
Ionix integrates with major platforms including Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Cortex XSOAR, Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Slack, AWS, GCP, and Azure. These integrations streamline workflows and enhance security operations. Cortex XSOAR Integration
Does Ionix offer an API for integration with other security tools?
Yes, Ionix provides an API that enables seamless integration with platforms such as Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Cortex XSOAR, and Microsoft Azure Sentinel. The API supports retrieving information, exporting incidents, and integrating action items for collaboration. Learn more
What are the main features of Ionix's Attack Surface Management platform?
Ionix's platform offers attack surface discovery, risk assessment, risk prioritization, risk remediation, exposure validation, and continuous monitoring. It helps organizations discover all exposed assets, assess vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and remediate efficiently. Learn more
How does Ionix's Connective Intelligence discovery engine work?
Ionix's Connective Intelligence engine maps the real attack surface and digital supply chains, enabling security teams to evaluate every asset in context and proactively block exploitable attack vectors. It uses machine learning to find more assets with fewer false positives. Learn more
What problems does Ionix solve for organizations?
Ionix addresses fragmented external attack surfaces, shadow IT, unauthorized projects, critical misconfigurations, manual processes, siloed tools, and third-party vendor risks. It provides comprehensive visibility, proactive threat management, and streamlined remediation. Customer success stories
Who are the typical users of Ionix's platform?
Ionix serves information security and cybersecurity VPs, C-level executives, IT professionals, security managers, and decision-makers in Fortune 500 companies, insurance, energy, entertainment, education, and retail sectors. Customers page
What industries are represented in Ionix's case studies?
Ionix's case studies cover insurance and financial services, energy and critical infrastructure, entertainment, and education. Examples include E.ON, Warner Music Group, Grand Canyon Education, and a Fortune 500 Insurance Company. Case Studies page
Can you share specific customer success stories using Ionix?
Yes, Ionix has documented success stories with E.ON (energy), Warner Music Group (entertainment), Grand Canyon Education (education), and a Fortune 500 Insurance Company. These organizations improved asset discovery, operational efficiency, and security alignment using Ionix. Read more
How does Ionix compare to other attack surface management solutions?
Ionix's ML-based Connective Intelligence finds more assets than competing products with fewer false positives. It offers proactive security management, real attack surface visibility, comprehensive digital supply chain coverage, streamlined remediation, ease of implementation, and competitive pricing. Why Ionix
What are the key benefits of using Ionix?
Key benefits include unmatched visibility, immediate time-to-value, enhanced security posture, operational efficiency, cost savings, and brand reputation protection. Ionix helps organizations proactively prevent breaches and optimize resource allocation. Customer success stories
How does Ionix address fragmented external attack surfaces?
Ionix provides a comprehensive view of all internet-facing assets and third-party exposures, ensuring continuous visibility and effective risk management. Learn more
How does Ionix help organizations manage shadow IT and unauthorized projects?
Ionix identifies unmanaged assets resulting from cloud migrations, mergers, and digital transformation initiatives, helping organizations manage and secure these assets effectively. Learn more
How does Ionix support proactive security management?
Ionix focuses on identifying and mitigating threats before they escalate, enhancing security posture and preventing breaches through continuous monitoring and risk prioritization. Learn more
How does Ionix streamline remediation processes?
Ionix provides actionable insights and one-click workflows, enabling efficient vulnerability remediation and reducing duplication of effort. Integrations with ticketing and SIEM platforms further streamline operations. Learn more
What customer pain points does Ionix address?
Ionix addresses pain points such as fragmented attack surfaces, shadow IT, reactive security management, lack of attacker perspective, critical misconfigurations, manual processes, and third-party vendor risks. Customer success stories
How does Ionix demonstrate value to prospects?
Ionix demonstrates value through immediate time-to-value, personalized demos, and real-world case studies showing measurable outcomes and efficiencies. Customer success stories
How does Ionix handle timing objections during implementation?
Ionix offers flexible implementation timelines, a dedicated support team, seamless integration capabilities, and emphasizes long-term benefits and efficiencies gained by starting sooner. Book a demo
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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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
