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Publication Date: 2026-04-16 01:07:00
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Cisco Systems (NasdaqGS:CSCO) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Astrix Security.
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Astrix Security focuses on monitoring and securing AI agents and their connections to enterprise systems.
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The potential deal would add to Cisco’s push into AI focused security and subscription based software.
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This news relates to Cisco’s broader effort to grow its role in cybersecurity alongside its networking business.
Cisco has long been known for its networking hardware, but in recent years the company has been putting more weight behind software, recurring subscriptions and cybersecurity offerings. The reported talks with Astrix Security fit into that shift, especially as enterprises pay closer attention to risks created by AI tools that plug into critical applications. For investors, it adds another data point…