SoftBank Launches AI-Powered Cybersecurity Service for Critical Infrastructure

On July 14, 2026, SoftBank Corp. and SB OAI Japan launched 'Patching as a Service,' an AI-driven cybersecurity solution aimed at protecting Japan's critical infrastructure. The service will be available to 3,000 companies and includes vulnerability assessments, risk evaluations, and patch deployments. Preliminary assessments revealed an average of 280 vulnerabilities per 10 million lines of code, with 25% classified as high-risk. The service combines OpenAI's technology with SoftBank's expertise to automate vulnerability detection and remediation, streamlining the traditionally labor-intensive process. A dedicated cybersecurity organization, the 'AI Cyber Defense Office,' will be established to support this initiative. The service aims to enhance proactive defense against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Key Points: • SoftBank and SB OAI Japan launched 'Patching as a Service' for 3,000 companies. • The service automates vulnerability assessments and patch deployments using AI. • Preliminary assessments found an average of 280 vulnerabilities per 10 million lines of code.