Cisco Systems (CSCO) is in discussions to acquire Israeli cybersecurity startup Astrix Security for $250 million to $350 million, The Information reported late Friday, citing people with knowledge of the deal.
The startup's last valuation was pegged at roughly $200 million, the news outlet reported, citing one of the sources.
Cisco didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.
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