--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-yokohama-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ay bundleId : - delta3ay --- # Combined Encryption release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined Encryption release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 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 Encryption Release Notes for Upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated release notes document guides ServiceNow customers through the key changes, new features, deprecations, and upgrade considerations for Encryption from the Yokohama release up to the Australia release. It helps you prepare for your upgrade by summarizing important technical updates, activation details, and enhancements impacting encryption capabilities across these releases. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Zurich Release:** * Introduced the ability to encrypt data using **Row Conditions** in Field Encryption, allowing dynamic encryption rules at the row level within a column. * Updated APIs to support encryption on attachments using any of the three Field Encryption APIs. * Deprecated 3DES encryption in favor of the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) via the Key Management Framework (KMF), enhancing cryptographic strength and compliance. * Column Level Encryption upgraded to use KMF-CLE due to platform-wide deprecation of 3DES. * **Australia Release:** * Introduced an enhanced **Administration interface** for managing Field Encryption and Field Encryption Enterprise: * Simplified key rotation and policy updates. * Improved navigation and layout for faster configuration. * Access to encryption status and audit details. * Enabled integration with **External Key Management Service (EKMS)** , allowing encryption keys to be securely stored outside the ServiceNow instance, improving security posture. This includes: * Automated key rotation and revocation. * Management of EKMS configurations and immutability enforcement after activation. * Simplified rekeying after instance clone and restore operations. * Monitoring of key state transitions, encrypted cache, and node-to-node communication. * UI enhancements for configuration visibility and error handling. ## Important Upgrade Considerations * Before upgrading to Australia, review and complete the pre- and post-upgrade tasks as outlined. * 3DES encryption is officially removed starting with Zurich; instances must use AES via KMF. * Field Encryption Enterprise APIs support attachment encryption without requiring a specific API preference. * Activation of encryption features requires appropriate subscription bundles and plugin activation: * **Zurich:** Activation of `com.glide.now.platform.encryption` for Field Encryption Enterprise. * **Australia:** Activation of `com.glide.encryption.externalkms` plugin for EKMS integration, requiring a separate subscription. ## Deprecations and Removals * 3DES encryption support for encrypted string keys is deprecated and removed; KMF with AES is the supported standard. * No other encryption features or functionality have been removed in these releases. ## Additional Information * There are no changes in browser requirements, accessibility, localization, or additional system requirements for Encryption between Yokohama and Australia releases. * New UI improvements and telemetry enhancements support better configuration management and monitoring of encryption keys and operations. ## Practical Impact for ServiceNow Customers Upgrading to Australia enhances your encryption management capabilities with improved UI, better key lifecycle management, and stronger security by integrating with external key management services. It is critical to plan for the removal of 3DES encryption and move to AES-based encryption using KMF. The new features provide greater flexibility in defining encryption rules and securing sensitive data, while the EKMS integration helps meet stringent compliance and security requirements by externalizing key storage. Ensure that you have the correct subscription bundles and plugins activated for your encryption needs, and carefully follow upgrade tasks to maintain encryption integrity across your instance. Consolidated page of all release notes for Encryption from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Encryption release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama 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 Encryption to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Upgrade information : For the GlideEncrypter API, NIST 800-131A Rev 2 has recommended against using the Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) encryption. The following changes are taking place in the Zurich release with the official removal of 3DES encryption for GlideEncrypter. * The GlideEncrypter API defaults to using the Key Management Framework (KMF) based algorithm, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), for encryption and decryption operations for upgraded instances only. * For instances created with the Zurich release or later, this API isn't supported. * Learn more about 3DES deprecation in [KB1704481](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1704481). In the Zurich release, Column Level Encryption has received a required upgrade to Key Management Framework Column Level Encryption (KMF-CLE) due to the platform-wide deprecation of 3DES. For more information about this upgrade, see KB1700704. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Encryption. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Encrypt data using Row Conditions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=encrypt-data-using-row-conditions&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Use row conditions for Field Encryption to define encryption rules for rows within a specific column, based on dynamic conditions. | | Australia | [Manage Field Encryption Enterprise with an enhanced Administration interface](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-platform-encryption&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure encryption settings, monitor key usage, and streamline administration for Field Encryption and Field Encryption Enterprise with the following features: * Simplify key rotation and policy updates. * Access encryption status and audit details. * Navigate improved layouts for faster configuration. [Integrate External Key Management Service (EKMS) with Encryption Modules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ekms-external-key-management&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : Configure and manage encryption keys externally through EKMS integration with an enhanced encryption framework, which enables you to: * Hold encryption keys outside the instance for improved security. * Perform key rotation and revocation with automated security tasks. * Manage EKMS configurations and enforce the immutability of critical fields after they're active. * Simplify rekeying following instance clone and restore operations. * Monitor key state transitions, encrypted cache, and node-to-node communication. * Access UI improvements for configuration visibility and error handling. * Benefit from telemetry and performance-tested operations. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Encryption features. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Field Encryption Enterprise](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-platform-encryption&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) API : Use all three Encryption APIs to encrypt on attachments, without needing to use any one specific API. | | Australia | [Field Encryption user interface changes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-platform-encryption&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) : The new Field Encryption and Field Encryption Enterprise UI includes updates to key rotation and policies, access to encryption status and audit details, and changes to layouts. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Encryption features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Encryption features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Prepare your instance for GlideEncrypter deprecation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=check-3des&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Encrypted string keys 3DES format is no longer supported. Key Management Framework (KMF) is the supported format. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Encryption. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : The Platform Encryption subscription bundle is a group commercial entitlement that includes Field Encryption Enterprise and Cloud Encryption. Field Encryption Enterprise is the unlimited license of Field Encryption. The Enterprise plugin is available with the activation of the com.glide.now.platform.encryption plugin. For details, see the [Encryption and Key Management subscription bundle](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=encryption-sku&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | Activation information : Platform Encryption is available with activation of the com.glide.encryption.external_kms, which requires a separate subscription. For details, see [Encryption and Key Management subscription bundle](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=encryption-sku&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Encryption we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Encryption we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Encryption, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Encryption we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Encryption we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * Use row conditions for Field Encryption to define encryption rules for rows within a specific column, based on dynamic conditions. * Use any of the three Field Encryption APIs to encrypt attachments. See [Encryption](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=encryption-landing&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | * ManageField Encryption and Field Encryption Enterprise using the redesigned user interface. * Enhance data security with the newly added External Key Management Service (EKMS) integration, enabling you to store encryption keys outside the instance for enhanced security. See [Encryption](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=encryption-landing&family=australia&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]