"Astrix provides visibility into non-human identities and the activity of AI-driven agents, along with lifecycle management and automated detection and remediation of over-privileged, unnecessary, or malicious access - including compromised credentials and rogue agent behavior."
"The move reflects growing industry concern over risks tied to autonomous AI agents and machine-to-machine access. Analysts and reports have highlighted rising urgency among enterprises to secure non-human identities as AI adoption accelerates."
Cisco announced its intent to acquire Astrix Security, a startup focused on securing non-human identities like API keys and service accounts. The acquisition aims to extend zero trust principles to the growing 'agentic workforce' of AI agents. Astrix's technology helps organizations discover, govern, and secure these identities, providing visibility and lifecycle management. Cisco plans to integrate these capabilities into its security platform, reflecting industry concerns over risks associated with autonomous AI agents. The deal is valued at approximately $400 million, with Astrix having raised $45 million in a Series B round in late 2024.
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