OpenAI has introduced a new Cyber-permissive and super Cybersecurity Model, named GPT-5.6 Sol, to vetted defenders, as it prepares companies for increasing AI powered Cyberattacks.
The move comes just days after OpenAI said it was delaying the release of its forthcoming model, Astra, after it reached critical hacking abilities during safety testing.
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.6-Cyber while also expanding Daybreak, its program that gives cybersecurity defenders access to the company’s cyber models and other tools.
Under the new program, Daybreak will have two tiers: Daybreak Blue, which includes access to GPT-5.6 Sol without its system-level cyber guardrails; and Daybreak Red, which offers access to GPT-5.6-Cyber to validate exploits and do more advanced vulnerability research.
OpenAI is also expanding how program members can use its tools, allowing companies like Accenture, IBM, CrowdStrike, Cisco and Palo Alto Networks to incorporate the models into security products, managed services and work with customers.
During testing, GPT-5.6-Cyber responded to 95% of requests tied to advanced cybersecurity work, including prompts related to exploit-chain development, authentication bypass and privilege escalation.
GPT-5.6-Sol only responded to 1.5% of requests, and the version of the model that defenders get through Daybreak Blue responded to just 2%.
Unlike Astra, GPT-5.6-Cyber only reached the “High” cyber capability threshold under OpenAI’s Preparedness Framework, the company said.
