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# Encryption release notes

# Encryption release notes {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
* 
* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 Minuten Lesedauer

The ServiceNow®
Encryption Key Management application protects your data by using encryption, tightly controlled key access, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-57-based key life-cycle management, and FIPS 140-2-L3 key
protection. Encryption Key Management was enhanced and updated in the Australia release.

## Encryption highlights for the Australia
release {#encryption-rn__encryption-rn-highlights}

* 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.
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See [Encryption](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=encryption-landing&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US) for more information.{#encryption-rn__encryption-rn-highlights-2}

## New in the Australia release {#encryption-rn__encryption-rn-new-features}

[Manage Field Encryption Enterprise with an enhanced Administration
interface](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-platform-encryption&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&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.
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[Integrate External Key Management Service (EKMS) with Encryption Modules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=ekms-external-key-management&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&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.
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## UI changes {#encryption-rn__encryption-rn-ui-changes}

[Field Encryption user interface
changes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=now-platform-encryption&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&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.

## Activation information {#encryption-rn__encryption-rn-activation}

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&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US).{#encryption-rn__encryption-rn-activation-1}

## Plugin information {#encryption-rn__encryption-rn-plugin-info}

Plugins planned for
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:   The following plugins are planned for deprecation in a future release:

    * Column Level Encryption (com.glide.encryption): Planned for deprecation in the C release. Activate the Field Encryption Starter or Field Encryption Enterprise plugins instead.
    * Column Level Encryption Enterprise(com.glide.now.platform.encryption): Planned for deprecation in July 2031. Activate the Field Encryption Starter or Field Encryption Enterprise instead.
    * [Edge Encryption](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_EdgeEncryptionOverview&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US) (com.glide.edgeencryption): Planned for deprecation in December 2028. Use Platform Encryption instead. For more information, see the [Edge Encryption End of Renewal \[KB2007685\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0867184) article on the Now Support Knowledge Base.
    * [Edge Encryption Core](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_EdgeEncryptionOverview&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US) (com.glide.edgeencryption.core): Planned for deprecation in December 2028. Use Platform Encryption instead. For more information, see the [Edge Encryption End of Renewal \[KB2007685\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0867184) article on the Now Support Knowledge Base.
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