Putting frontier cyber models in more trusted hands

OpenAI is expanding its Daybreak Cyber Partner Program to address the growing gap in cybersecurity defenses. The initiative integrates OpenAI’s frontier cyber models into the tools and services used by leading security partners, including Accenture, IBM, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike. These partners will incorporate the models into their existing workflows to help organizations identify and prioritize vulnerabilities more effectively. The goal is to enable security teams to respond to threats at machine speed while reducing the risk of exploitation.

The program introduces two models: Daybreak Blue for broad defensive security tasks and Daybreak Red for specialized offensive testing, such as red teaming and penetration testing. Access is provided through Daybreak Access, which allows partners to integrate the models into their products or services. This approach ensures organizations can leverage advanced AI capabilities without needing to develop their own cybersecurity AI programs, which often require significant resources and expertise.

Security partners will use the models within controlled, governed engagements to maintain oversight and security. Safeguards include identity verification, defined testing scopes, logging, and human oversight. The models remain under the partner’s control, and findings are reviewed before any action is taken. This structure ensures sensitive security work is conducted responsibly while delivering practical benefits to organizations.

The expansion of the Daybreak Cyber Partner Program aims to close the gap between attackers’ speed and defenders’ response times. By combining frontier models with the expertise of trusted security partners, OpenAI seeks to provide stronger defenses to organizations of all sizes. Interested cybersecurity providers can learn more about joining the program or integrating Daybreak capabilities into their operations.