--- 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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Australia # Combined Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) 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) 3 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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) Release Notes for Upgrades from Xanadu to Australia This consolidated release notes document provides ServiceNow customers with a comprehensive view of changes, new features, and important upgrade information for the Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) from the Xanadu release through to the Australia release. It is designed to assist customers in preparing for and executing their upgrade smoothly. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Initial Integration (Xanadu):** The Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) enables tracking, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities on Operational Technology (OT) devices within production environments. This integration works alongside the Operational Technology Vulnerability Response application. * **Vulnerability Import and Management:** Import CVEs associated with OT devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) into ServiceNow, creating Vulnerable Items (VITs) that provide a unified view of OT device vulnerabilities with production context. * **Automated Vulnerability Import:** Customers can schedule automatic imports of vulnerabilities, allowing continuous and up-to-date vulnerability tracking. * **Assignment Rules for Remediation:** VITs can be automatically routed to local, site-based teams using assignment rules, enabling risk-based and timely remediation activities. ## Upgrade and Change Information Between the Xanadu and Australia releases, there were no updates, changes, removals, or deprecations reported for this integration. This means customers upgrading from any of the intermediate releases (Yokohama, Zurich) to Australia will not encounter any functionality changes or additional requirements. ## Important Upgrade Considerations * Review pre- and post-upgrade tasks outlined by ServiceNow to ensure a smooth transition to the Australia release. * No new browser, accessibility, localization, or activation requirements have been introduced between releases. ## What Customers Can Expect * Continued support for managing OT device vulnerabilities imported from Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) within ServiceNow Vulnerability Response. * Stable integration with no required changes or deprecated features during upgrade from Xanadu through Australia. * The ability to automate and streamline vulnerability import and remediation workflows for OT environments. Consolidated page of all release notes for Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) from Xanadu to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) 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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__2} | 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. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure). {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__12} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | [Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=vulnerability-response-integration-with-microsoft-defender-for-iot-azure&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) application with the Operational Technology Vulnerability Response application to track, prioritize, and resolve vulnerabilities on OT devices used in the production process. | | 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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure). {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__52} | 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. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure), such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__82} | 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. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-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 Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-vulnerabilityresponseintegrationwithmicrosoftdefenderforiotazure-summary__entry__102} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | * Import CVEs associated with OT devices from Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure) and create vulnerable items (VITs) to provide a single view of OT devices vulnerability data with production process context. * Run imports of vulnerabilities automatically on your own schedule. * Using assignment rules for VITs can be automatically routed for remediation to local site-based teams to take risk-based action. See [Vulnerability Response Integration with Microsoft Defender for IoT (Azure)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=vulnerability-response-integration-with-microsoft-defender-for-iot-azure&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]