Astrix Security
Israeli non-human-identity and AI-agent security firm founded by two Unit 8200 veterans; Cisco agreed to buy it in 2026
| Astrix Security
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| Type | Private (acquisition by Cisco agreed May 2026) |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder(s) | Alon Jackson, Idan Gour |
| Headquarters | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Industry | Identity security (non-human identities, AI agents) |
| Number of employees | 120 (May 2026)[1] |
Astrix Security is a Tel Aviv-based cyber-security company that monitors the API keys, service accounts and AI agents connected to corporate systems. It was founded in 2021 by chief executive Alon Jackson and chief technology officer Idan Gour, "both veterans of Israel’s vaunted IDF intelligence unit 8200" (Unit 8200).[1] In May 2026 Cisco agreed to buy it.[1]
Founders and Unit 8200
TechCrunch reported in 2022, when the company emerged from stealth with $15 million in funding, that Jackson and Gour were "both former members of Israel’s famed intelligence division Unit 8200".[2]
Ownership
The Times of Israel reported that no financial details of the Cisco deal were given, but that "Hebrew media reports estimated the deal’s value at between $300 million and $400 million". Astrix had raised more than $85 million from investors including Menlo Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Workday and the Anthology Fund, which is backed by Anthropic.[1]
See also
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Sharon Wrobel, US tech giant Cisco buys Israeli AI cyber startup to protect digital workforce The Times of Israel, 5 May 2026, accessed 21 October 2026.
- ↑ Carly Page, Astrix Security emerges from stealth to help organizations spot rogue third-party apps TechCrunch, 23 February 2022, accessed 21 October 2026.