OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.6-Cyber, a specialized model designed for approved security researchers, as part of its expanded Daybreak cybersecurity program. This move aims to provide defenders with advanced tools to counter emerging threats, but also highlights the narrowing window for vulnerability response. The Daybreak program now features two access levels: Blue, which offers access to general-purpose models like GPT-5.6 Sol, and Red, which provides specialized cyber models for activities such as vulnerability research and exploit validation1. As AI continues to evolve, it is reshaping both the capability and risk surfaces of cybersecurity. The development of large language models like GPT-5.6-Cyber has significant security implications, which trail the hype surrounding these technologies. This matters to practitioners because the increasing sophistication of AI-powered tools demands a corresponding evolution in defensive strategies to stay ahead of potential threats.