What is Ionix and what does its platform do?

Ionix is a cybersecurity platform designed to help organizations manage their attack surface risk. The platform enables security teams to discover, assess, and control vulnerabilities across their hyperconnected online ecosystems, including both known and unknown assets. Key features include attack surface discovery, risk assessment, risk prioritization, and risk remediation. Ionix provides continuous monitoring and actionable insights to neutralize threats before attackers can exploit them.

What are the main features and capabilities of the Ionix platform?

Ionix offers several core capabilities: Attack Surface Discovery, Risk Assessment, Risk Prioritization, Risk Remediation, Continuous Monitoring, and Streamlined Integrations. These features help organizations improve risk management, enhance security posture, and optimize resource allocation.

How does Ionix's product perform compared to other solutions?

Ionix’s ML-based 'Connective Intelligence' discovers more assets than competing products while generating fewer false positives. The platform delivers immediate time-to-value, requires minimal technical staffing, and provides real attack surface visibility from an attacker’s perspective. Customers report streamlined remediation and comprehensive digital supply chain coverage.

What types of attacks and vulnerabilities does Ionix help protect against?

Ionix helps protect against public key (PKI) breaches, malicious code or resource injection (Magecart-style attacks), DNS hijacks, and abuse of misconfigured cloud infrastructures. The platform continuously assesses assets and connections for vulnerabilities and provides timely alerts and automated protection to neutralize threats.

Does Ionix require installation or configuration to get started?

No, Ionix is a SaaS solution with a distributed architecture that works immediately without any installation, configuration, or modification. Customers can deploy the platform in about a week, with only one person needed to implement and scan the entire network.

Who can benefit from using Ionix?

Ionix is designed for organizations of all sizes and industries, including Fortune 500 companies, global retailers, energy providers, media and entertainment companies, and educational institutions. Key roles include Information Security and Cybersecurity VPs, C-level executives, IT professionals, and security managers.

What business impact can customers expect from using Ionix?

Customers can expect critical visibility into their digital supply chain, immediate time-to-value, enhanced security posture, operational efficiency, cost savings, and protection of brand reputation. Ionix streamlines remediation processes, reduces mean time to resolution (MTTR), and helps prevent data breaches.

Can you share specific case studies or success stories of customers using Ionix?

Yes, Ionix has helped organizations such as E.ON (energy), Warner Music Group (media & entertainment), and Grand Canyon Education (education) improve risk management, operational efficiency, and security posture. For example, E.ON used Ionix to continuously discover and inventory internet-facing assets, while Warner Music Group boosted operational efficiency and aligned security operations with business goals.

What industries are represented in Ionix's case studies?

Ionix's case studies span insurance and financial services, energy, media and entertainment, and education. This demonstrates the platform’s versatility across different sectors.

What core problems does Ionix solve for its customers?

Ionix addresses fragmented external attack surfaces, shadow IT, unauthorized projects, lack of real attack surface visibility, critical misconfigurations, manual processes, siloed tools, and third-party vendor risks. The platform provides complete external web footprint identification, proactive security management, and continuous asset discovery and inventory.

How does Ionix solve these pain points differently than other solutions?

Ionix uniquely discovers both known and unknown assets, continuously assesses vulnerabilities, and provides actionable, automated protection. Its ML-based approach finds more assets with fewer false positives, and its proactive security management helps prevent breaches before they escalate. The platform’s continuous monitoring and integration capabilities further differentiate it from traditional, reactive solutions.

What KPIs and metrics are associated with the pain points Ionix solves?

Key metrics include completeness of attack surface visibility, identification of shadow IT and unauthorized projects, remediation time targets, effectiveness of surveillance and monitoring, severity ratings for vulnerabilities, and frequency and accuracy of asset discovery and inventory updates.

What integrations does Ionix support?

Ionix integrates with ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow), SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), SOAR tools (Cortex XSOAR), communication tools (Slack), and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). These integrations embed exposure management into existing workflows and automatically assign findings to the right teams.

Does Ionix offer an API for integration?

Yes, Ionix provides APIs for integration with major platforms, enabling seamless communication and data sharing. The APIs support integration with Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Cortex XSOAR, and Microsoft Sentinel, allowing customers to automate workflows and enhance collaboration.

What security and compliance certifications does Ionix have?

Ionix is SOC2 compliant and supports companies with NIS-2 and DORA compliance. These certifications demonstrate robust security measures and regulatory alignment, making Ionix a reliable choice for organizations prioritizing security and compliance.

How does Ionix help organizations meet regulatory requirements?

Ionix helps organizations align with regulatory frameworks such as SOC2, NIS-2, and DORA by providing proactive security management, data protection, and operational resilience. The platform’s features support regulatory alignment, enhance consumer trust, and uphold the integrity of digital operations.

How long does it take to implement Ionix and how easy is it to get started?

Ionix can be deployed in about a week and requires only one person to implement and scan the entire network. Customers have access to guides, tutorials, webinars, and a dedicated technical support team to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

What training and technical support does Ionix provide?

Ionix offers extensive training and technical support, including step-by-step guides, tutorials, webinars, and access to a dedicated technical support team. Customers also benefit from a dedicated account manager and regular review meetings to ensure smooth operation and adoption.

What customer service and support are available after purchasing Ionix?

Ionix provides technical support and maintenance during the subscription term, a dedicated account manager, regular review meetings, and proactive support. Customers have access to onboarding resources and a responsive support team for troubleshooting, upgrades, and ongoing assistance.

How does Ionix handle maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?

Ionix offers technical support and maintenance services as part of its subscription, including assistance with troubleshooting and upgrades. Customers receive support for keeping systems up-to-date and benefit from regular review meetings and a dedicated account manager.

Who are some of Ionix's customers?

Ionix serves a wide range of customers, including Infosys, Warner Music Group, The Telegraph, E.ON, a Fortune 500 insurance company, a global retailer, and Grand Canyon Education.

What key information should customers know about Ionix as a company?

Ionix was founded on October 1, 2020, by Dr. Nethanel Gelernter. The company has offices in the US and EMEA, achieved over 250% revenue growth in 2021, and secured million in Series A funding in March 2022. Ionix is recognized as a leader in Dynamic Attack Surface Reduction (DASR) by Gartner and has received awards such as the Baby Black Unicorn Award.

How does Ionix compare to other cybersecurity solutions?

Ionix stands out by offering ML-based asset discovery, fewer false positives, proactive security management, real attack surface visibility, and comprehensive digital supply chain coverage. The platform is simple to deploy, integrates with existing workflows, and delivers immediate time-to-value. These strengths differentiate Ionix from traditional, reactive solutions.

Why should a customer choose Ionix over alternatives?

Customers should choose Ionix for its superior asset discovery, focused threat exposure, comprehensive supply chain coverage, streamlined remediation, proactive security management, and ease of implementation. The platform’s immediate time-to-value and integration capabilities make it a compelling choice for organizations seeking effective attack surface management.

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 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.

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IONIX Raises $8.25 Million in Seed Funding Round

Cybersecurity platform offers a novel and critical approach for enterprises to discover and control the new attack surface created by their hyperconnected online ecosystems

Kirkland, WA and Tel Aviv, October 13, 2020 – IONIX, an ecosystem security pioneer, today announced it has emerged from stealth after closing an $8.25 million seed funding round co-led by Team8 Capital and Hyperwise Ventures. The company’s groundbreaking platform enables security teams to identify and neutralize the rising threats stemming from vulnerabilities within online assets throughout an enterprise’s far-reaching, hyperconnected ecosystem. IONIX will use the new capital to boost its sales and marketing efforts, while expanding and accelerating product development of its Ecosystem Security™ platform.

Enterprises are increasingly leveraging a myriad of technology partners and third-party online solutions to enrich their market presence, improve operations, and best serve customers. Each of these partners make countless more connections, creating an ever-expanding ecosystem of predominantly unmonitored and unmanaged resources that are vulnerable targets for attackers to take over and exploit. Relevant attacks can take the form of public key (PKI) breaches, malicious code or resource injection (Magecart-style attacks), DNS hijacks and abuse of misconfigured cloud infrastructures, with the intent to take over the assets of connected organizations and steal data. This ecosystem of seemingly legitimate connections and trusted resources creates a continually growing attack surface that extends far beyond the security perimeter, which is uniquely appealing to hackers, and extremely complicated for enterprises to monitor and secure.

IONIX uniquely solves the problem of defending ecosystem vulnerabilities and neutralizing threats from attackers along three key parameters:

Discovering the extensive inventory of known and unknown assets throughout the enterprise’s far-reaching ecosystem, including directly and indirectly connected resources
Continuously performing a security assessment for a uniquely extensive set of vulnerabilities on these assets and connections before attackers can exploit them
Providing timely alerts with actionable directions and automated proactive protection, where possible, to neutralize vulnerabilities

The IONIX platform is a SaaS solution with a distributed architecture, and works immediately without any installation, configurations or modifications.

“Following rapid growth in both research and development, as well as winning new clients that include Fortune 500 companies, we are excited to emerge from stealth and champion the rising ecosystem security sector,” said IONIX founder and CEO Dr. Nethanel Gelernter. “We appreciate Team8 Capital and Hyperwise Ventures’ recognition that cybersecurity needs to extend well beyond the enterprise’s own assets and perimeter, leveraging a more agile and proactive approach that is critical to protecting against far-reaching ecosystem attacks. IONIX looks forward to a close partnership with these two leading venture firms.”

Ecosystem security, a timely response to today’s cybersecurity threats

In today’s evolving cyber landscape, enterprises require new security solutions that extend beyond the traditional perimeter-centric approaches, like firewalls and antivirus software, which don’t address ecosystem attacks. Recently, the Magecart hacking group exploited online shopping cart systems to steal card payment data from eight US city websites, Forbes, TicketMaster, British Airways and thousands of e-commerce sites by compromising third-party payment software. In 2019, Magecart-style attacks were estimated to have cost businesses over $1 billion. In 2020, IONIX’s research team continues to see an increase in the abuse of online infrastructures, including a campaign that has hit hundreds of enterprises and governments. In each of these cases, hackers abused web and DNS connections to misconfigured cloud infrastructures to gain a foothold inside the organization. With an ecosystem security solution, risky connections and vulnerable assets can be monitored and tracked with threats neutralized to help minimize attacks via this online infrastructure.

Former Global Head of Cloud Security at Check Point, Senior Director at Aqua Security and Director of Enterprise Strategy at Microsoft, Ran Nahmias co-founded IONIX and serves as Chief Business Officer. Nahmias commented, “Enterprise security risks are no longer constrained to the gates of the organization’s firewall. The threats are analogous to infections caused by the Covid-19 virus. While detecting the virus in your immediate circle of contacts is helpful, the detected level of exposure exponentially grows as you start factoring in people in your second, third and fourth circles of contact. IONIX works by detecting threats from all connected third-party online solutions, their connections, and the connections of their connections, to systematically identify vulnerabilities and neutralize previously undetectable threats within the vast, highly dynamic online ecosystem.”

“Team8 Capital is excited to co-lead the seed funding of IONIX and partner with its exceptional leadership team on an ambitious mission to mitigate security vulnerabilities stemming from enterprise adoption of third-party technologies,” said Sarit Firon, Managing Partner of Team8 Capital. “For enterprises, IONIX offers a unique solution that takes into account the new and pervasive reality of connected online supply chains, giving CISOs access to a new paradigm of security with a dynamic and proactive approach.”

“Attacks on external digital assets of enterprises are becoming a prominent vector for sophisticated cyber criminals,” said Hyperwise Ventures’ Managing Partner Nathan Shuchami. “In the face of hackers finding vulnerabilities in new and wider attack surfaces, IONIX offers unparalleled detection and protection capabilities, providing comprehensive security across the organization’s entire online ecosystem. Hyperwise Ventures is thrilled to co-lead the seed funding round in IONIX.”

About IONIX

IONIX, the Ecosystem Security™ company, is a pioneer in the new ecosystem cybersecurity paradigm, defending the new and vast attack surface created by online ecosystems. IONIX enables organizations to see and manage their online ecosystem and protect them from vulnerabilities as it continues to expand. The IONIX platform systematically tracks, analyzes and maintains the vast inventory of known and unknown assets and their connections throughout an organization’s far-reaching ecosystem, to continuously identify and neutralize vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. To learn more, visit ionix.com.

About Team8 Capital

Team8 Capital is the investment arm of company-building and venture group Team8, investing in early-stage companies across enterprise technology, data, AI, cybersecurity, and fintech, at seed, A, and B rounds. Team8 Capital is led by Managing Partners Sarit Firon, one of Israel’s leading investors who has helped realize more than $4 billion in exits and IPOs, and Liran Grinberg, who co-founded Team8 and its unique company-building model in 2014.

Team8 group’s leadership represents serial entrepreneurs, industry pioneers and the former leadership of Israel’s elite tech and intelligence Unit 8200. The venture group is backed by global companies including Microsoft, Walmart, Cisco, Barclays and Moody’s among others. For further information, visit www.team8.vc.

About Hyperwise Ventures

Hyperwise Ventures is a venture capital firm, leading seed investments in the cybersecurity and enterprise software domains. It invests in brilliant entrepreneurs with ground-breaking technologies, and materially assists in accelerating the business execution of its portfolio companies. The three managing partners, Nathan Shuchami, Ben Omelchenko and Aviv Gafni bring extensive entrepreneurial experience as the co-founders of Hyperwise Security, an advanced threat prevention innovator that was acquired by Check Point Software Technologies in 2015. Existing investors in Hyperwise Ventures include financial institutions from the U.S., E.U. and Israel, together with an impressive list of global leaders in the cybersecurity and high tech sectors (https://hyperwise.vc/).

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