--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-zurich-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3az bundleId : - delta3az --- # Combined Encryption Key Management release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined Encryption Key Management release notes for upgrades from Zurich 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 Encryption Key Management release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with essential information regarding Encryption Key Management upgrades from the Zurich release to the Australia release. It summarizes new features, changes, deprecations, activation details, and other relevant considerations to help you prepare for and execute your upgrade smoothly. Show full answer Show less ## Key Upgrade Information * **Zurich Release:** The GlideEncrypter API, originally using the three-key Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES), has been updated to use AES256-GCM encryption through the Key Management Framework. This change aligns with NIST 800-131A Rev 2 recommendations, which discourage 3DES usage after 2023. * New Zurich instances no longer support GlideEncrypter using 3DES. Existing Zurich instances upgrading can still use GlideEncrypter but with AES256-GCM encryption under the Key Management Framework. * You can enable or disable GlideEncrypter using the system property `glide.security.glideencrypter.allow`. * **Australia Release:** No updates, changes, removals, or deprecations were introduced for Encryption Key Management in this release. ## Activation and Licensing Encryption Key Management is included in the Platform Encryption subscription bundle, which comprises Field Encryption Enterprise (an unlimited license version of Field Encryption) and Cloud Encryption. Activation requires enabling the `com.glide.now.platform.encryption` plugin. This applies to Zurich and remains unchanged in Australia. ## Additional Considerations * No new browser requirements, localization changes, or accessibility updates were introduced between Zurich and Australia. * Audit logging for changes to Key Management and Field Encryption records now occurs in the `sysaudit` table starting in Zurich. * There were no new features, removals, or deprecations related to Encryption Key Management introduced in the Australia release. ## What This Means for You When upgrading from Zurich to Australia, your Encryption Key Management setup remains stable, with no new feature or functional changes requiring action. The critical security enhancement occurred in Zurich, ensuring strong encryption standards by transitioning from 3DES to AES256-GCM. You should verify your use of GlideEncrypter and adjust the system property as needed. Activation and licensing remain consistent, simplifying upgrade planning. Consolidated page of all release notes for Encryption Key Management from Zurich to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Encryption Key Management release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Zurich 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 Key Management to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | Upgrade information : * In previous releases, the GlideEncrypter API used the three-key Triple Data Encryption Standard (3DES) encryption standard, which [NIST 800-131A Rev 2](https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-131Ar2.pdf) has recommended against using after 2023. The following changes are taking place in the Zurich release in preparation for a full deprecation of GlideEncrypter/3DES in the future: * New Zurich instances can't use GlideEncrypter. All base system scripts have been changed to use alternative encryption processes. * if you're upgrading your Zurich instances, you can still GlideEncrypter, which has been updated to use AES256-GCM encryption via the Key Management Framework. * Learn more about 3DES deprecation in [KB1704481](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1704481). | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Encryption Key Management. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Encryption Key Management features. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Encryption Key Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Encryption Key Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Encryption Key Management. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 [Encryption and Key Management subscription bundle](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=encryption-sku&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Encryption Key Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | 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 Key Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Encryption Key Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Encryption Key Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Encryption Key Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryptionkeymanagement-summary__entry__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | * See the changes to the Key Management and Field Encryption records that are now logged on the Sys Audits \[sys_audit\] table. * The GlideEncrypter API has been updated and now uses AES256-GCM encryption via the Key Management Framework. * Enable or disable GlideEncrypter by using the glide.security.glideencrypter.allow system property. See [Key Management Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=encryption&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]