2026-10-08 # Anthropic adds security program and free OSS scanner for defenders On Oct 8, 2026, Anthropic launched its Cyber Mission, starting a Critical Infrastructure Defense Program pairing frontier models and on-site engineers with operational-technology defenders, plus a free OSS Scanner that runs regular security checks on open-source code, per anthropic.com, the company's own announcement. ## What else the source says - CIDP targets power grids, water systems, transportation networks and government systems - OSS Scanner offers free regular scans using Anthropic's strongest models - Effort builds on lessons from the earlier Project Glasswing initiative - Anthropic says it will expand the Cyber Mission into new areas over time Source. [anthropic.com](https://www.anthropic.com/news/anthropic-cyber-mission) ## TRACE - First seen Oct 8, 2026, 12:16 PM PT - Published Oct 9, 2026, 12:28 AM PT, 12.2 h after first seen - Source anthropic.com (Company source) - Checks Checked automatically [SOTO home](https://signalsoftomorrow.com/)