Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information & Features

What is Ionix and what does it do?

Ionix is a cybersecurity platform specializing in attack surface management. It helps organizations identify, assess, prioritize, and remediate risks across their external web footprint—including shadow IT, unauthorized projects, and third-party resources. The platform provides continuous attack surface mapping, vulnerability analysis, and actionable insights to reduce risk and improve security posture. Learn more.

What are the key features of Ionix's platform?

Ionix offers several core features:

These features are designed to improve risk management, enhance security posture, and optimize resource allocation. More details.

How does Ionix help organizations manage their attack surface?

Ionix automates the discovery and assessment of all external assets, including those acquired through mergers or cloud migrations. It provides dynamic mapping of the attack surface and digital supply chain, enabling organizations to proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. This approach reduces the number and criticality of attack vectors, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. See Grand Canyon Education's story.

Use Cases & Customer Success

How did Grand Canyon Education benefit from using Ionix?

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) leveraged Ionix to gain complete visibility over its external attack surface, including newly acquired third-party resources. Ionix enabled GCE to proactively discover and remediate critical vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of cyberattacks and operational disruptions. The platform's automated discovery and assessment accelerated GCE's vulnerability management program and helped prevent significant damage from ransomware and other threats. Read the full case study.

What other industries have successfully used Ionix?

Ionix's solutions have been adopted across diverse industries, including insurance and financial services (Fortune 500 insurance company), energy (E.ON), media and entertainment (Warner Music Group), and education (Grand Canyon Education). These organizations have used Ionix to enhance risk management, operational efficiency, and security alignment. Explore more case studies.

Who are some of Ionix's notable customers?

Ionix serves a wide range of customers, including Infosys, Warner Music Group, The Telegraph, E.ON, Grand Canyon Education, and a Fortune 500 insurance company. These organizations represent various sectors and have leveraged Ionix to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. See customer list.

Implementation & Ease of Use

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

Ionix is delivered as a SaaS platform that requires no installation, configuration, or modification to existing IT infrastructure. The initial deployment typically takes about a week and can be completed by a single person. Customers have access to guides, tutorials, webinars, and a dedicated technical support team to ensure a smooth onboarding process. Learn more about onboarding.

What feedback have customers given about Ionix's ease of use?

Customers have praised Ionix for its user-friendly interface, fast setup, and seamless integration with SOC tools and other systems. The platform is accessible even for non-technical users, and customers appreciate having a dedicated account manager for prompt support. Read customer reviews.

Support & Training

What support and training does Ionix provide to customers?

Ionix offers extensive support and training resources, including step-by-step guides, tutorials, webinars, and a dedicated technical support team. Customers also benefit from a dedicated account manager and regular review meetings to ensure smooth operation and address any issues. Technical support and maintenance are provided throughout the subscription term, as specified in the company's SLA. See support details.

Integrations & Technical Capabilities

What integrations does Ionix support?

Ionix integrates with a variety of platforms to streamline workflows, including Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Cortex XSOAR, Slack, AWS, GCP, Azure, and AWS-specific services like Control Tower and PrivateLink. These integrations enable automated assignment of findings and seamless exposure management within existing workflows. See full integration list.

Does Ionix offer an API for integration?

Yes, Ionix provides APIs that enable integration with major platforms such as Jira, ServiceNow, Splunk, Cortex XSOAR, and Microsoft Sentinel. These APIs facilitate seamless communication and data sharing, allowing customers to embed Ionix action items into their workflows securely. Learn more about APIs.

Security & Compliance

What security and compliance certifications does Ionix have?

Ionix is SOC2 compliant and supports organizations in aligning with NIS-2 and DORA regulatory frameworks. These certifications demonstrate Ionix's commitment to robust security measures and regulatory alignment, making it a reliable choice for organizations prioritizing security and compliance. See security details.

How does Ionix help organizations meet regulatory requirements?

Ionix assists organizations in meeting regulatory requirements by providing proactive security management, aligning with SOC2, NIS-2, and DORA standards. The platform enhances data protection, fosters consumer trust, and upholds the integrity of digital operations through continuous monitoring and risk mitigation. Learn more.

Pain Points & Differentiation

What core problems does Ionix solve for organizations?

Ionix addresses several core cybersecurity challenges:

These solutions help organizations improve risk management and security posture. See more.

How does Ionix differ from other attack surface management solutions?

Ionix stands out with its ML-based 'Connective Intelligence' for superior asset discovery and fewer false positives, proactive threat exposure management, comprehensive digital supply chain mapping, streamlined remediation workflows, and immediate time-to-value. The platform is simple to deploy and integrates seamlessly with existing workflows, making it accessible for organizations of all sizes. See customer comparisons.

What KPIs and metrics are associated with Ionix's solutions?

Key performance indicators include completeness of attack surface visibility, remediation time targets, severity ratings for vulnerabilities, frequency of asset discovery, and accuracy of inventory updates. These metrics help organizations measure the effectiveness of their risk management and security operations. See KPI examples.

Company Information

What should customers know about Ionix as a company?

Ionix is a globally growing cybersecurity company founded in 2020, with offices in the US and EMEA. It has demonstrated strong growth, including over 250% revenue growth in 2021 and million in Series A funding in 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. Learn more about Ionix.

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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.

Case Study

Grand Canyon Education Reduces Attack
Surface Risk

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Effective risk reduction with proactive prevention

Accelerated remediation of critical risks

Automated discovery and assessment

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INDUSTRY

Higher Education

USE CASE

Attack surface management and proactive prevention

The Customer

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a shared services provider that serves colleges and universities. The company employs thousands of people with revenues near $1 Billion. GCE’s high visibility as a cyber and technology education leader and its relationships with respected affiliations were key drivers behind its focus to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

“IONIX provides us the strategic advantage of seeing our real attack surface and its digital supply chain, dynamically, in the same way attackers see it.”

Mike Manrod
CISO, Grand Canyon Education

The Challenge

Grand Canyon Education security team’s primary goals were to reduce the attack surface of the organization, elevate the efficacy of security controls, and focus remediation efforts on critical risks. To achieve these goals, GCE knew it needed expanded visibility and dynamic discovery of its assets since growth by any method—organic or via acquisition—can lead to the accumulation of information systems that did not evolve through the normal established process. Finding new and acquired assets was not enough; what was needed was continuous attack surface mapping and vulnerability analysis.

The GCE team understood how legacy applications and infrastructures created a significant attack surface that malicious actors may attempt to exploit. Time is always a factor in preventing cyberattacks that may disrupt business operations and services. Recent attacks utilizing Ransomware as a Service or Affiliate models are cascading into the domain of conventional cybercrime via highly optimized distribution and information sharing models.

With a dynamic and rapidly unfolding threat landscape, the GCE team sought a solution that would automate preventative activities, while providing complete visibility over the full external attack surface. The team needed a solution that was simple, intuitive and easy to leverage across the entire enterprise.

The Solution

Grand Canyon Education understood that an intractable problem for many cyber security teams with limited resources is figuring out the organization’s complete external web footprint, including shadow IT and unauthorized projects. IONIX’s automated discovery of the real attack surface and its digital supply chain – provided the broad visibility.

In particular, GCE had recently acquired a number of third-party resources and IONIX was able to discover and assess these resources automatically.

IONIX attack surface management is delivered as a SaaS platform that requires no installation, configuration, or modification to existing IT. Due to the fast and frictionless deployment, GCE gained immediate visibility into its attack surface and clear action items to effectively reduce risk.

“IONIX was absolutely amazing – the platform helped us to find applications, infrastructure and the associated vulnerabilities we needed to catapult our vulnerability management program ahead of the leading edge of corporate growth.”

Cameron Kownack
Incident Response Analyst at Grand Canyon Education

The Outcomes

Mike Manrod, GCE’s Chief Information Security Officer, saw the value in reducing the overall external attack surface for the organization. By uncovering unknown assets and vulnerabilities, GCE’s vulnerability management and penetration testing teams were able to begin achieving Mike’s goal of finding and resolving critical security flaws. The increased visibility provided by IONIX’s platform has allowed GCE’s cyber security team to proactively discover and remediate critical vulnerabilities. By taking action before hackers are able to exploit these vulnerabilities, GCE continues to prevent significant damage in terms of dollars, brand reputation, operational disruptions or Ransomware attacks. GCE’s high profile continues to make it a target of attempted cyberattacks. However, by reducing the number and criticality of attack vectors, GCE is able to stay one step ahead.

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