--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-xanadu-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ax bundleId : - delta3ax --- # Combined Unified Security Exposure Management release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Unified Security Exposure Management release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 5 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Unified Security Exposure Management release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document covers Unified Security Exposure Management (USEM) upgrades from the Xanadu to Australia releases. It is designed to help ServiceNow customers prepare for their upgrade by summarizing new features, changes, deprecations, activation, and important upgrade guidance across these release families. The document highlights that USEM is available to customers entitled to Vulnerability Response, but migrating to USEM involves a major architectural upgrade aimed at improved performance, scalability, and streamlined workflows. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Guidance and Important Information * Before upgrading, customers should use the **Migration Assistant for Unified Security Exposure Management**, available as an update set, to guide plugin installation, data mapping, rule migration, and post-migration validation. This reduces manual effort and risk. * All integrations and workflows should be reviewed for compatibility prior to migration. * The USEM platform introduces a unified architecture with a standardized data model and modular workflows for Vulnerability Response applications, ensuring consistent features, simplified configuration, and flexible role-based experiences. * USEM supports management of security exposures through centralized Findings and Remediation views within the Security Exposure Management Workspace. * Administrators can configure USEM applications, rules, email templates, notifications, and severity mappings via the Administration console. * Exception management workflows are enhanced with streamlined request and approval processes, including comprehensive tracking and audit trails. * Generative AI capabilities are integrated through the ServiceNow Otto for Unified Security Exposure Management application to enhance the Security Exposure Management workspace experience. ## Activation and Availability USEM is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that requires activation of the Security Exposure Management plugin (com.snc.securitysupport.core). It is available in the ServiceNow Store. Customers should refer to installation instructions to activate the product properly. ## Release Updates No new features, changes, removals, or deprecations were introduced specifically between any of the release families from Xanadu through Australia for USEM, except the notable architectural and experience enhancements introduced with the Zurich release family. ## Additional Notes * Starting with Zurich Patch 12, **Now Assist for Vulnerability Response** is being prepared for deprecation. It will no longer be installed on new instances but will continue to be supported. This assistant is renamed and enhanced as **ServiceNow Otto for Unified Security Exposure Management**. * The new Coral theme includes a dark mode option to improve usability and reduce eye strain on web and mobile interfaces. * There were no updates related to browser requirements, localization, or accessibility specifically for USEM between these releases. ## What Customers Can Expect By upgrading to USEM with the Australia release, customers gain a scalable, modular, and future-ready security exposure management platform. The unified architecture simplifies administration and configuration, enhances exception and remediation workflows, and integrates AI-powered features to improve vulnerability response effectiveness. The provided migration tools and guidance help reduce upgrade risks and ensure compatibility across integrations and workflows. Consolidated page of all release notes for Unified Security Exposure Management from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Unified Security Exposure Management release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Xanadu to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Unified Security Exposure Management to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Upgrade information : Unified Security Exposure Management is available to all customers who are entitled to Vulnerability Response. However, migrating to USEM is a major upgrade that introduces a unified architecture for improved performance, scalability, and streamlined workflows. Before upgrading, leverage the Migration assistant for Unified Security Exposure Management that is available as an update set. See the [Migration Guidance to Unified Security Exposure Management \[KB2556844\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?sys_kb_id=8652717893a8ba94f538fb2d6cba1078&id=kb_article_view) Knowledge Base article for more information. This tool provides a guided experience for plugin installation, data mapping, rule migration, and post-migration validation, reducing risk and manual effort. Ensure that all integrations and workflows are reviewed for compatibility before initiating migration. For more information, see [Migrating to USEM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=migrating-to-usem&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) and [Migrate to USEM](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=migrate-to-usem&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Unified Security Exposure Management. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Unified Security Exposure Management features. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__22} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Unified Security Exposure Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Unified Security Exposure Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Unified Security Exposure Management. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__52} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Unified Security Exposure Management is a ServiceNow AI Platform feature that is available with activation of the Security Exposure Management (com.snc.security_support.core). For details, see [Install Unified Security Exposure Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sem-install-and-configure&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Unified Security Exposure Management is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Unified Security Exposure Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Unified Security Exposure Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Unified Security Exposure Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Accessibility information : Dark theme : The new Coral theme includes a dark theme option for web and mobile experiences. This option is commonly used to alleviate eye strain and improve readability. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Unified Security Exposure Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Unified Security Exposure Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Starting with Zurich Patch 12, Now Assist for Vulnerability Response is being prepared for future deprecation. It will be hidden and no longer installed on new instances but will continue to be supported. For details, see the [Deprecation Process \[KB0867184\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0867184) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. The change is reflected in the name of ServiceNow® products, including Now Assist for Vulnerability Response which is called ServiceNow Otto for Unified Security Exposure Management with these enhancements for the new AI experience. See [ServiceNow Otto for Unified Security Exposure Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-assist-for-usem-landing-ties&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. * Experience a standardized data model and modular workflows for Vulnerability Response applications with Unified Security Exposure Management. This transformation and architectural design ensures consistent features across all modules, simplifies configuration, and enables flexible, role-based experiences. The modular approach allows faster updates and seamless integration, creating a scalable and future-ready platform. * Manage security exposures with Findings and Remediation views with a centralized platform in the Security Exposure Management Workspace. * Configure all USEM apps, including rules, email templates, email notifications, and severity mapping for integrations with the Administration console. * Enhanced exception management: Streamlined exception request and approval workflows with comprehensive tracking and audit trails. * Use generative AI with features in the SEM workspace that are included with the ServiceNow Otto for Unified Security Exposure Management application. See [Unified Security Exposure Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=unified-security-exposure-management-landing-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]