Sophos Cuts Threat Investigation Time by 96% Using OpenAI's Daybreak AI Models

Sophos, defending over 625,000 customers globally, reports a dramatic acceleration in managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities after integrating OpenAI's frontier AI models through the Daybreak Cyber Partner Program, achieving a 96% reduction in threat investigation time while automating 52% of cases end-to-end. The partnership, formalized in June 2026, marks a significant milestone in applying advanced AI agents to cybersecurity operations at scale.