Cisco In Advanced Talks To Acquire AI Security Startup Astrix For Up To $350 Million

By CPI
Publication Date: 2026-04-12 15:59:00

Cisco is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Astrix Security, an Israeli cybersecurity startup specializing in artificial intelligence protection, in a deal that could be valued between $250 million and $350 million. The discussions highlight a broader industry push to address emerging risks tied to AI-driven systems, according to The Information.

The potential acquisition underscores how major technology firms are increasingly prioritizing security solutions tailored to a new class of digital actors: non-human identities. These include automated software processes and AI agents that operate within corporate environments, often with extensive access privileges. According to The Information, this shift is driving demand for tools that can monitor and control such entities more effectively.

Founded in 2021 by Alon Jackson and Idan Gour, both alumni of Israel’s elite Unit 8200, Astrix Security has focused on what it sees as a critical gap in cybersecurity. Its platform…

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