Cisco agrees to acquire Astrix Security, which helps companies monitor and control the permissions granted to AI agents, a source says for approximately $400M (Meir Orbach/CTech)
Cisco has agreed to acquire Astrix Security for approximately $400 million, according to a source. Astrix Security specializes in helping companies monitor and control permissions granted to AI agents. The acquisition underscores growing corporate interest in securing AI-driven workflows.
- ▪Cisco is acquiring Astrix Security for about $400 million.
- ▪Astrix Security provides tools to monitor and manage AI agent permissions.
- ▪The deal highlights the increasing focus on AI security in enterprise environments.
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