--- sourceDocument: brazil Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/delta-yokohama-brazil Release : - brazil ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - brazil Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3by bundleId : - delta3by --- # Combined Encryption release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil # Combined Encryption release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Brazil {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Brazil Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 6 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 Brazil This consolidated guide provides essential information for ServiceNow customers upgrading Encryption features from Yokohama through to the Brazil release. It covers new features, important upgrade prerequisites, changes, deprecations, and activation details pertinent to Encryption capabilities across the release families. Show full answer Show less ## Important Upgrade Considerations * **Java Requirements:** To upgrade Edge Encryption proxy to Brazil, Java 21 or later is required. For installations from Yokohama through Australia, Java 17 is sufficient, but upgrading to Java 21 is mandatory before moving to Brazil. * **Patch Requirements:** Scheduled upgrades to Brazil require the instance to be on Zurich Patch 13 (ZP13) or Australia Patch 6 (AP6) or higher. * **Deprecation of 3DES Encryption:** Starting in Zurich, 3DES encryption is deprecated and removed from GlideEncrypter API and Column Level Encryption, replaced by the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) via the Key Management Framework (KMF). ## New Features by Release * **Zurich:** Introduced row conditions for Field Encryption allowing dynamic encryption rules at the row level within columns. * **Australia:** Enhanced the Field Encryption Enterprise administration interface for easier key rotation, policy updates, encryption monitoring, and audit access. Added integration with External Key Management Service (EKMS) for external key storage, automated key rotation and revocation, and improved configuration and telemetry. * **Brazil:** Edge Encryption proxy now supports Java 21, enabling improved security and performance. ## Changes and Enhancements * **Zurich:** Field Encryption Enterprise API supports all three Encryption APIs for attachment encryption, providing flexibility. * **Australia:** Updated Field Encryption UI to streamline key rotation, policy management, and provide better access to encryption status and audit details. * **Brazil:** No additional UI changes or feature updates beyond Java 21 support. ## Deprecations The GlideEncrypter API no longer supports encrypted string keys in 3DES format as of Zurich. The Key Management Framework is now the supported format, ensuring compliance with updated security standards. ## Activation and Licensing * **Zurich:** Platform Encryption subscription bundle includes Field Encryption Enterprise and Cloud Encryption, activated via the `com.glide.now.platform.encryption` plugin. * **Australia \& Brazil:** Activation of External Key Management Service requires the `com.glide.encryption.externalkms` plugin and a separate subscription. ## What This Means for ServiceNow Customers Upgrading to Brazil ensures your Encryption capabilities are aligned with modern cryptographic standards, particularly moving away from 3DES to AES encryption. The introduction of EKMS integration enhances your security posture by allowing encryption keys to be managed externally with automated lifecycle controls. The updated administration interfaces simplify encryption management and auditing. Ensuring compliance with Java version requirements and patch levels is critical for a smooth upgrade experience. These enhancements collectively help safeguard sensitive data, support regulatory compliance, and improve operational efficiency related to encryption management in your ServiceNow instance. Consolidated page of all release notes for Encryption from Yokohama to Brazil. ## 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 Brazil. 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 Brazil Before you upgrade to Brazil, 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. | | Brazil | Important information for upgrading to Brazil : * If you're using scheduled upgrade to upgrade your Edge Encryption proxy from a pre-Brazil release to Brazil, you must meet the following requirements before you attempt the upgrade: * Upgrade the Java version to Java 21 or later. * Ensure you're on Zurich Patch 13 (ZP13) or Australia Patch 6 (AP6) or later. If you're on an earlier version, scheduled upgrade will not work. * If you're using command-line upgrade, you must upgrade the Java version to Java 21 or later. * Java 17 is required to install Edge Encryption on versions Yokohama through Australia. Prior to upgrading to Brazil, you must upgrade to Java 21. See [Installing Edge Encryption](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_InstallEdgeEncryptionProxy&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US) for installation details. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Brazil, new features were introduced for Encryption. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__12} | 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. | | Brazil | Edge Encryption proxy now supports Java 21 : Install and run the Edge Encryption proxy on systems with Java 21.0 or later. You can now use newer Java versions for enhanced security and performance benefits. Current supported versions are Java 21.0 or later in the 21.x version series, and Java 17.0.3 or later in the 17.x version series. For installation details, see [Installing Edge Encryption](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_InstallEdgeEncryptionProxy&family=brazil&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Brazil, some changes were made to existing Encryption features. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__22} | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Brazil, some Encryption features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Brazil, some Encryption features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__42} | 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. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Encryption. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__52} | 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). | | Brazil | Activation information : Platform Encryption Key Management Framework 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&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&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__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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__72} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | 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__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Encryption we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__92} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | | Brazil | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Encryption we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-encryption-summary__entry__102} | 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. | | Brazil | The ServiceNow® Encryption application protects your sensitive data and helps you meet regulatory requirements and standards. Encryption provides multiple solutions to safeguard your instance, including Key Management Framework, Field Encryption, Cloud Encryption, Edge Encryption, Database Encryption, and certificate management. | [ ]