# astrix-security Source: https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/ai-identity/astrix-security/ Last updated: 2026-09-20 License: content by Start with Identity. Cite the source URL. --- ## Overview Most organizations have far more non-human identities (service accounts, API keys, OAuth tokens, secrets, and now AI agents) than human ones, and almost no one knows where they all live or what they can access. Astrix Security tackles that blind spot by discovering, inventorying, and risk-scoring these [non-human identities](https://startwithidentity.com/guides/fundamentals/what-is-non-human-identity/) across SaaS, cloud, and AI platforms. Founded in 2021 in Tel Aviv, it is positioned as a security and governance layer rather than an authentication system. Cisco completed its acquisition of Astrix on 29 June 2026, and Astrix's own site states it has [ended standalone sales of new licenses](https://astrix.security/) effective 30 June 2026. Existing customers keep service under their current agreements while the capability is folded into Cisco. Cisco paid a reported 400 million dollars and is integrating Astrix into [Duo](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/mfa/duo/), Splunk, and Cisco Identity Intelligence: see the [news item](https://startwithidentity.com/blog/2026-05-04-cisco-announces-intent-to-acquire-astrix-security/). ## What it is good at Astrix is strongest at discovery and posture management. It connects to your environments, surfaces over-permissioned or stale credentials, flags risky third-party OAuth grants, and now extends to AI agent and MCP-style connections. Governance and audit visibility are the clear strengths, scoring highest. For security teams that need to map sprawl across many SaaS and cloud systems quickly, the breadth of discovery is the draw. ## Where it falls short It is not an IdP, so authentication, SSO, and MFA are largely out of scope, and it leans on the systems it monitors for enforcement. Remediation is improving but still partly advisory. As with the whole [non-human identity](https://startwithidentity.com/guides/fundamentals/what-is-non-human-identity/) category, the tooling is young and best treated as a visibility and risk layer alongside existing IAM, not a replacement for it. ## Pricing No public pricing. Sold as an annual enterprise subscription, typically scoped by environment size and connected platforms. Expect a sales-led process and a proof of value before commitment. Model your footprint with the [TCO calculator](https://startwithidentity.com/tools/tco-calculator/). ## Best for, and who should look elsewhere A fit for security teams that need visibility into service accounts, API keys, OAuth grants, and AI agent integrations across SaaS and cloud. Look elsewhere if you want a runtime workload IAM control plane like [Aembit](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/ai-identity/aembit/) rather than discovery and posture, or need published pricing. Compare with [Oasis Security](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/ai-identity/oasis-security/), [Token Security](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/ai-identity/token-security/), and the [AI identity](https://startwithidentity.com/vendors/ai-identity/) category. ## Bottom line A solid choice for security teams that need to see and govern non-human and AI agent identities. Pair it with your existing IdP rather than expecting it to authenticate anything.