OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6-Cyber, a Specialist AI Model for Cybersecurity Defenders

OpenAI released GPT-5.6-Cyber, a cybersecurity AI model for approved defenders doing exploit research and vulnerability work. The model completes 95% of advanced cyber requests, compared to just 1.5% for the standard GPT-5.6 Sol model. OpenAI also expanded its Daybreak program into two tiers: Daybreak Blue for general defense and Daybreak Red for advanced work.