Anthropic expanded its Cyber Verification Program (CVP), giving approved security professionals access to advanced Claude capabilities with fewer automated blocks on work such as malware analysis and vulnerability testing. Three tiers for cybersecurity work The program now has three tiers based on the scope of applicants’ cybersecurity work. The expansion combines CVP and Project Glasswing into a single program.
Anthropic loosens Claude’s cyber restrictions for verified defenders
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