Astrix Security
Identity security for AI agents and non-human identities (NHIs)
By Astrix Security · HQ Boston, US · 4.0/5 Value-Position score (estimate)
Positioning guardrails
Best for
- Enterprise security and IAM teams that need one inventory of AI agents, MCP servers and non-human identities across cloud and SaaS
- Fortune 1000 organisations extending existing IAM governance to service accounts, API keys and OAuth tokens
- Teams that must detect and remediate over-privileged agents and NHIs with least-privilege access and audit trails
- Security leaders preparing an agentic AI rollout who want short-lived, just-in-time credentials for agents
Ideal size: 1,000+ employees people · Enterprise with a dedicated IAM / identity security team
Not for
- Startups and SMBs with no dedicated identity security or IAM function
- Buyers wanting a new standalone Astrix licence: standalone sales ended 30 June 2026
- Companies looking for a general-purpose IAM or PAM replacement rather than an NHI security layer
- Organisations with little cloud, SaaS or app-to-app integration footprint
Value metrics scorecard
Time-to-Value
3-4 weeks (estimate)
~30 days to first production value
Total Cost of Ownership
On request
Not published. Astrix sold quote-based enterprise subscriptions; standalone sales of new licences ended 30 June 2026 and capabilities are moving into Cisco, so pricing now comes via Cisco.
Implementation Friction
3/5
Engineering + admin effort required
Value-Position score
out of 5 · model estimate
Full cost breakdown
Mandatory implementation fee
None
Seat tiers
Not disclosed
Add-on costs
- None
Company & support
Who is behind Astrix Security, and how your team gets help once it is live.
Company
- Founded
- 2021 · 5 yrs in business
- Headquarters
- Boston, US
How you get support
We haven’t recorded support channels for Astrix Security yet. Nothing here means unverified — not absent.
Market position
Where Astrix Security sits against its closest alternatives. Pick any two of cost, speed, friction and buyer score, and up to 9 companies to compare.
Quadrant view
Typical annual cost × Time-to-value
The lines cross at the median of the solutions shown, so about half sit on each side of each line.
Companies on the chart 6 / 10
- Astrix Security
- Taktile
- ComplyAdvantage
- Hummingbird
- GitGuardian
- Red Oak
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Stack fit signal
Compatibility with standard B2B ecosystems.
No supported MCP path today, so it cannot be driven from an AI client.
AI & MCP readiness
What Astrix Security ships in AI, and what it asks of your ecosystem.
AI features shipped
Astrix's stated capabilities are behavioural risk detection for agents and NHIs (abnormal activity, abused or stolen tokens) rather than embedded generative AI. The vendor publishes no detail on foundation models, customer-supplied keys or AI audit logging.
In your ecosystem
- AI connection
- Not supported
- Model key
- Not recorded
- AI usage audit
- Not recorded
Compliance attestations
* IAPP AIGP certifies individuals, not products. It means named staff hold the credential — not that the platform does.
Bottom line
Astrix Security provides identity security for AI agents and non-human identities (NHIs). Its Discover-Secure-Deploy framework inventories agents, MCP servers, API keys, OAuth tokens and service accounts, flags over-privileged or anomalous activity, and issues short-lived, least-privileged credentials with audit trails. Founded 2021 and based in Boston, it serves Fortune 1000 security teams. Astrix is now part of Cisco; standalone sales of new licences ended 30 June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can we still buy Astrix Security as a standalone product?
No. Astrix states it ended standalone sales of new licences effective 30 June 2026 after becoming part of Cisco. Existing customers continue to receive the service and support in their current agreements, and Astrix capabilities are being brought into Cisco over time. New buyers should engage Cisco rather than expect a direct Astrix contract.
What exactly does Astrix secure?
AI agents and non-human identities: custom, third-party and shadow agents, MCP servers, API keys, OAuth tokens and service accounts across cloud and SaaS environments. It discovers them, remediates excessive privileges, vulnerable configurations and abnormal activity, and provisions scoped, short-lived, just-in-time credentials with audit trails.
How is Astrix priced?
Astrix does not publish list pricing. Historically it was a quote-based enterprise subscription sold directly. Because standalone new-licence sales ended on 30 June 2026, commercial terms now depend on Cisco. Budget for an enterprise security platform and confirm terms with your Astrix or Cisco representative.
How long does implementation take?
Astrix publishes no implementation timeline. Customers describe seamless onboarding and a fast '360 degree view' of the NHI attack surface, and one security lead said a task that used to take a day or two took 30 minutes. For planning, assume several weeks including integration with your IAM and cloud estate.
Does Astrix hold SOC 2, ISO 27001 or other certifications?
The available Astrix pages do not publish a trust centre or list certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA or FedRAMP, so none can be confirmed from vendor sources. Ask for the security and compliance documentation directly during procurement.