Anthropic is preparing a significant update for Claude Code, introducing a feature now labeled as Security Center, previously referred to as AutoPatch. The new Security Center interface is designed to provide users with an overview of recent security scans and a catalog of detected issues across their repositories. It also introduces the option to initiate scans manually by selecting a specific repository and branch, offering a more controlled approach to code security management. Although this update is not accessible to any users yet, it is positioned to address key needs among developers and organizations relying on Claude Code for secure code development.

For those managing complex codebases or operating in security-sensitive environments, this upcoming addition could help monitor code health and accelerate the remediation process. The timing of this development is notable, as recent statements from OpenAI’s leadership suggest a renewed industry focus on cybersecurity, with Codex upgrades also in the pipeline. Anthropic’s move to incorporate Security Center directly into Claude Code indicates an ongoing commitment to making code safety more transparent and actionable for its users. As Anthropic has not yet provided details on the official launch, current users will need to watch for further announcements to understand when this capability will become available.
We have a lot of exciting launches related to Codex coming over the next month, starting next week. We hope you will be delighted.
— Sam Altman (@sama) January 23, 2026
We are going to reach the Cybersecurity High level on our preparedness framework soon. We have been getting ready for this.
Cybersecurity is tricky…
The Security Center feature would likely integrate with Claude Code’s core environment, centralizing security tasks for both individual developers and teams. As Anthropic continues to strengthen its position in the developer tooling market, adding robust security management tools aligns with broader trends in AI-driven code assistance and addresses growing demand for integrated security workflows.