--- 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 Unified Security Exposure Management release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined Unified Security Exposure Management 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 Unified Security Exposure Management release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated document provides important information for ServiceNow customers upgrading Unified Security Exposure Management (USEM) from the Yokohama release to the Australia release. It summarizes new features, changes, activation details, and upgrade guidance across the releases Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia, with a focus on preparing customers for the major architectural upgrade introduced in Zurich and subsequent enhancements. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Guidance and Important Information * **Migration to USEM:** The move to USEM is a significant upgrade available to customers entitled to Vulnerability Response. It introduces a unified architecture for improved performance, scalability, and streamlined workflows. * **Migration Assistant:** ServiceNow provides a Migration Assistant update set to guide plugin installation, data mapping, rule migration, and post-migration validation, reducing risks and manual effort. * **Compatibility Checks:** Customers should review all integrations and workflows for compatibility before starting the migration. * **Activation:** USEM is an AI Platform feature activated through the Security Exposure Management plugin (com.snc.securitysupport.core) and is available via the ServiceNow Store. ## Feature Updates and Changes * **New Features:** No new features were introduced in Yokohama, Zurich, or Australia releases for USEM. * **Changes, Removals, and Deprecations:** No changes, removals, or deprecations of USEM features occurred between Yokohama and Australia. * **Highlight from Zurich:** Starting with Zurich Patch 12, Now Assist for Vulnerability Response began deprecation preparation. It is hidden and not installed on new instances but remains supported. It has been rebranded as ServiceNow Otto for Unified Security Exposure Management, enhancing AI capabilities within USEM. ## Key Functional Enhancements in USEM * **Standardized Data Model and Modular Workflows:** USEM delivers consistent features across Vulnerability Response modules with simplified configuration and flexible, role-based experiences. * **Centralized Security Exposure Management Workspace:** Provides Findings and Remediation views in a centralized platform to manage security exposures efficiently. * **Administration Console:** Enables configuration of all USEM applications, including rules, email templates, notifications, and severity mappings for integrations. * **Enhanced Exception Management:** Streamlined workflows for exception requests and approvals with comprehensive tracking and audit trails. * **Generative AI Features:** Integrated within the SEM workspace via ServiceNow Otto for USEM, augmenting vulnerability response capabilities. ## Additional Considerations * **Browser, Accessibility, and Localization:** No updates or new requirements were introduced across releases for these areas. * **Dark Theme:** The Coral theme introduced a dark mode option for web and mobile, improving readability and reducing eye strain. ## What Customers Can Expect By upgrading to USEM with the Australia release, customers gain a scalable, future-ready security exposure management platform with improved data consistency, modular workflows, and AI-powered enhancements. The unified architecture simplifies management, configuration, and integration of vulnerability response activities, helping organizations streamline security operations with greater efficiency and flexibility. Consolidated page of all release notes for Unified Security Exposure Management from Yokohama 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 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 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 | |-|-| | 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__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__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 Unified Security Exposure Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__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 Unified Security Exposure Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-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 Unified Security Exposure Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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__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 Unified Security Exposure Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-unifiedsecurityexposuremanagement-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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. | [ ]