By Gina Narcisi
Publication Date: 2026-04-06 16:05:00
The potential deal comes as AI agent adoption accelerates, and as Cisco ramps up acquisitions tied to AI security and observability.
Cisco Systems is in “advanced talks” to acquire startup Astrix Security for its technology that monitors and secures AI agents for between $250 million and $350 million, according to a report first published by The Information.
Astrix Security, an Israeli startup founded in 2021, focuses on identity security in the age of AI agents. The company’s platform protects non-human identities across SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS environments, according to Astrix.
Cisco and Astrix did not respond to CRN’s request for comment on the reports of the potential purchase prior to publication.
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The deal talks come as the popularity of AI agents soars, sparking…
