Sophos cuts threat investigation time by 96% with OpenAI Daybreak
What happened
On 9 October 2026, OpenAI News reported that Sophos used OpenAI's Daybreak to cut cyber threat investigation time by 96% and automate 52% of MDR cases, while retaining human oversight. The report did not disclose details such as the previous time baseline, implementation period or specific case volumes. Current progress: Sophos has introduced OpenAI Daybreak into its threat investigation process, achieving a sharp reduction in investigation time and automation of some MDR cases, with human oversight still retained.
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- OpenAI NewsSophos cuts threat investigation time by 96% with OpenAI Daybreak
Discover how Sophos uses OpenAI’s Daybreak to cut cyber-threat investigation time by 96% and automate 52% of MDR cases while preserving human oversight.
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