GPT-5.6-Cyber refuses security researchers’ requests far less often

OpenAI released GPT-5.6-Cyber, a model built on GPT-5.6 Sol that is trained to find zero-day vulnerabilities and build exploit chains, and it refuses security researchers' requests far less often on high-risk, dual-use work. The model is available only through Daybreak Red, the higher tier of OpenAI's vetted access program for cybersecurity professionals. OpenAI said the model is trained to improve performance on certain cybersecurity workflows involving exploit development and advanced security research.

GPT-5.6-Cyber is a new OpenAI model built on GPT-5.6 Sol, trained to find zero-day vulnerabilities and build exploit chains, with fewer refusals on higher-risk, dual-use work. Model is available only through Daybreak Red, the higher tier of OpenAI’s vetted access program for cybersecurity professionals. “The GPT‑5.6‑Cyber model is trained to improve performance on certain cybersecurity workflows involving exploit development and advanced security research,“ the company said. OpenAI built an internal benchmark to track how often … More https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/11/openai-gpt-5-6-cyber-model/ The post GPT-5.6-Cyber refuses security researchers’ requests far less often https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/08/11/openai-gpt-5-6-cyber-model/ appeared first on Help Net Security https://www.helpnetsecurity.com .