The framework's High threshold for cybersecurity is a model that removes existing bottlenecks to scaling cyber operations, including by automating end-to-end cyber operations against reasonably hardened targets or by automating the discovery and exploitation of operationally relevant vulnerabilities.

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[High] The model removes existing bottlenecks to scaling cyber operations including by automating end-to-end cyber operations against reasonably hardened targets OR by automating the discovery and exploitation of operationally relevant vulnerabilities.

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Preparedness Framework, Version 2 (last updated 15 April 2025)
OpenAI · 2025-04-15

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How OpenAI's Preparedness Framework defines its Critical cybersecurity threshold 27 Oct 2026