Cybersecurity is entering a new phase. This is because security teams are facing more and more complex problems and threats that are moving faster. To help defenders respond more effectively, OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.6-Cyber, a special model designed for advanced cybersecurity tasks.

The model supports authorized security research, vulnerability discovery, and other defensive workflows. The Daybreak program is showing how specialized AI tools can improve modern cybersecurity by working together with human security experts.

Quick overview

GPT-5.6-Cyber is a specialized model for authorized cybersecurity work.

It is available through OpenAI’s Daybreak Red access for approved defenders.