Cisco Moves to Acquire Astrix Security to Tackle Non-Human Identity Risks

Cisco on Monday announced its intent to acquire Astrix Security, a startup focused on securing non-human identities such as API keys, service accounts, and OAuth tokens increasingly used by applications and AI agents, according to SecurityWeek. The deal aims to extend zero trust principles to the emerging agentic workforce, with Astrix’s technology designed to help organisations discover, govern, and secure these identities, including detecting excessive privileges and real-time threats.

Cisco plans to integrate these capabilities into its broader security platform, including identity intelligence, secure access, and Duo IAM. While Cisco did not disclose financial terms, according to Calcalist reports the deal is valued at roughly $400 million. Astrix previously raised $45 million in a Series B round in late 2024. The move reflects growing industry concern over risks tied to autonomous AI agents and machine-to-machine access, as enterprises accelerate AI adoption.