Proofpoint Brings OpenAI GPT Cyber Models into Security Operations to Help Defenders Investigate Threats Faster
Proofpoint launched its SOC Analyst Agent, an agentic investigation tool powered by OpenAI Daybreak models, now in private preview with Q3 GA planned.
Proofpoint introduced the SOC Analyst Agent, the first capability to emerge from its membership in the OpenAI Daybreak Defense Network, which it joined in June 2026. The agent converts natural-language questions into structured, traceable investigation findings across Proofpoint alerts, logs, DLP events and user risk signals, while leaving remediation decisions to human analysts. It is in private preview with select beta customers, and general availability is expected by the end of Q3 2026. Proofpoint cites its 2025 report finding that 54% of organizations already use AI-enhanced capabilities to triage and investigate alerts.