Anthropic Launches Cyber Mission to Secure Infrastructure and Open-Source Code

Anthropic has launched the Anthropic Cyber Mission, a long-term effort to provide defenders with tools, research, and resources for securing critical systems and open-source software.

Anthropic introduces Critical Infrastructure Defense Program. The program supplies frontier Claude models, on-site engineers, and threat research to trusted providers that protect operational technology in power grids, water systems, transportation networks, and government systems. These systems often run on proprietary controllers and industrial networks that cannot be taken offline for patching, leaving known vulnerabilities unresolved for years.

Founding partners include Accenture, Booz Allen, CrowdStrike, Deloitte, Dragos, Hitachi, Insane Cyber, Nozomi Networks, Palo Alto Networks, PwC, and Rockwell Automation. Several partners are already using Claude to identify and repair vulnerabilities for customers.

Anthropic releases OSS Scanner for open-source projects. The free tool performs regular security scans using the company's strongest models on shared code that underpins most software. The effort also includes proposing patches and hardening underlying codebases.

Work builds on prior Project Glasswing efforts. Anthropic merged Project Glasswing into its expanded Cyber Verification Program earlier this week to give more defenders access to capable models. The new Cyber Mission adds engineering talent, tools, and funding while expanding into additional areas over time.

Frontier models can be misused for cyber operations, and state-sponsored adversaries have established footholds in exposed systems across sectors. Defenders face resource shortages that the company aims to address by recognizing their domain expertise and offering direct support.