GCP Releases
Google Cloud releases and Terraform Google provider. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 833 GCP releases · Updated
- Google Cloud Blog blogaisecurityengineergovernment ·
2026 Public Sector M-Trends Report: Machine Speed Defense Needed
A new report reveals adversaries now operate at machine speed, exemplified by a 22-second hand-off between initial access and ransomware. This necessitates a pivot to machine-speed defense, moving beyond traditional human-speed triage. Google Cloud offers solutions including identity-centric access, AI-powered security operations, and hardened infrastructure to enable continuous verification for public sector resilience.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL integrates with Gemini Enterprise for conversational analytics
Cloud SQL for MySQL can now publish conversational analytics agents directly into Gemini Enterprise. This integration aims to streamline data analysis by allowing natural language queries against your database. The feature is currently available in preview for users of Gemini Enterprise.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-cloud-sql ·
Cloud SQL for MySQL: Parameterized Secure Views in Preview
Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports parameterized secure views, allowing for dynamic data access management within a single view definition. This enhancement simplifies the creation of flexible views that can cater to multiple queries and user roles without needing separate static definitions. The feature requires Cloud SQL for MySQL 8.0.43 or later with a specific maintenance version and is currently in preview.
feature - Google Cloud release notes privacygovernancegcpengineer ·
Sensitive Data Protection: MEDICAL_ID now includes MEDICAL_RECORD_NUMBER
Sensitive Data Protection has updated its MEDICAL_ID infoType to include MEDICAL_RECORD_NUMBER findings. This change affects users including MEDICAL_ID in their InspectConfig, providing more comprehensive scan results. A legacy option is available for 90 days, allowing for a gradual transition.
patch - Google Cloud release notes gcppreviewengineergcp-gke ·
Cluster Toolkit v1.96.0 adds Confidential VM support, CMEK, vulnerability warnings
Cluster Toolkit v1.96.0 now supports G4 Confidential VMs with Blackwell GPUs and customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK) for storage. It also introduces warnings for GKE version vulnerabilities and allows custom environment variables via the --env flag in gcluster job submit. These updates benefit users of GKE and Confidential VMs, offering enhanced security and configuration flexibility.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaengineergcp-bigquery ·
BigQuery Security Advisory and New Features Announced
A critical security vulnerability allowing unauthorized permission escalation in BigQuery, Dataform, and Colab Enterprise has been addressed. Additionally, the BigQuery Overview page is now generally available, offering guided paths for all skill levels, and incremental data transfers for Salesforce are also GA. These updates impact users of BigQuery and related services, with the security fix being paramount.
security feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
Colab Enterprise Security Vulnerability in BigQuery, Dataform
A critical security vulnerability, GCP-2026-047, has been identified in BigQuery, Dataform, and Colab Enterprise. An authenticated attacker could escalate permissions to achieve cross-tenant repository takeover. Users of these services should consult the security bulletin for details on the vulnerability and its potential impact.
security - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Developer Connect enhances security for GitLab/Bitbucket connections
Developer Connect now enforces granular permissions for GitLab Enterprise and Bitbucket Data Center connections by checking both the calling principal and the service agent against Secret Manager secrets. This change adheres to the principle of least privilege, enhancing security by ensuring only authorized entities can access sensitive Git provider credentials. The update affects users managing these specific types of repository connections and is detailed in the Developer Connect security bulletin.
security - Google Cloud release notes datasecuritygcpengineergcp-bigquery ·
Dataform Security Vulnerability in BigQuery and Colab Enterprise
A security vulnerability was found in Dataform repositories within BigQuery and Colab Enterprise, allowing authenticated attackers to escalate privileges and take over cross-tenant repositories. This impacts users of Dataform, BigQuery, and Colab Enterprise. Further details are available in the GCP-2026-047 security bulletin.
security - Google Cloud release notes gcpengineerhealthcaregcp-compute-engine ·
SAP Certified M4N Machine Types on Google Cloud
Google Cloud has announced SAP certifications for its new M4N memory-optimized machine types. These are suitable for SAP HANA scale-up and SAP NetWeaver workloads on the Intel Emerald Rapids CPU platform. Engineers and architects working with SAP on Google Cloud should review the specific certifications for HANA and NetWeaver.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpdeprecationengineer ·
Managed Service for Apache Airflow: New Builds and Deprecations
Managed Airflow has released new builds for both Generation 3 and Generation 2, offering updated Apache Airflow versions. Concurrently, several older versions and builds across both generations have reached their end of support and are now deprecated. This impacts users on older Managed Airflow deployments who need to plan for upgrades.
deprecation patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineermedia ·
Google SecOps Publisher Agent v2.7.0 Enhances HA and File Transfer
Google SecOps Publisher Agent has been updated to version 2.7.0, now available in all regions. This release introduces High Availability support for the publisher and enables file upload/download capabilities via playbooks and the SDK for agents on GCOM infrastructure. These enhancements aim to improve operational resilience and workflow flexibility for SecOps users.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineermedia ·
Google SecOps SOAR Feature Publisher Agent v2.7.0 Released
Google SecOps SOAR Feature Publisher Agent version 2.7.0 is now available across all regions. This update provides the latest features for the Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response platform. All users of Google SecOps SOAR can access this new version.
feature - Google Cloud release notes gcpgaengineerfinance ·
Cloud Billing Payment Status Page for Invoiced Accounts
Google Cloud Billing now offers a Payment status page for invoiced accounts, providing access to invoices and credit memos directly within the console. This new page replaces the previous Invoices page for these account types, offering a real-time, customizable view of financial standing. Self-service accounts continue to use the existing Invoices page.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Apigee hybrid v1.16.7 includes security fixes
Google Cloud has released Apigee hybrid v1.16.7, incorporating various security and CVE fixes. This patch release also includes updates to container images integrated with Apigee hybrid Helm charts. Users can upgrade via the Helm chart, which automatically updates the necessary images. The release is available now for users of Apigee hybrid.
security announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpengineer ·
Google SecOps SOAR Release 6.3.92
Google SecOps SOAR has released version 6.3.92, now available across all regions. This update signifies a standard release for the security orchestration, automation, and response platform. Users can now access the latest improvements and fixes.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes aipreviewdeprecationengineer ·
Apigee Advanced API Security GenAI Feature Deprecated
The GenAI Incident Summary feature within Apigee Advanced API Security's Abuse Detection is deprecated and will be shut down on July 9, 2026. This AI-powered tool provided automated summaries and mitigation advice for security incidents. Users relying on this feature should explore alternative solutions before the shutdown date.
deprecation - Google Cloud release notes infragcpengineer ·
Cloud Deploy now uses a Google-specific Skaffold fork
Cloud Deploy's internal image has been updated to use a custom fork of Skaffold. This change is reflected in the versioning seen via `gcloud` commands and the Cloud Console, now showing 'cd-skaffold'. This update is part of Google's internal management of Skaffold within Cloud Deploy.
patch - Google Cloud release notes securityinfragcpsecurity-advisoryengineerenergy ·
Container Optimized OS Updates: Kernel, Docker, Security Fixes, NVIDIA Drivers
This release of Container Optimized OS (COS) includes multiple updates across kernel versions, Docker, and Containerd. Notably, it addresses several security vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-53359 and KCTF-d82ba05 in the Linux kernel, and adds support for specific NVIDIA GRID driver versions. These updates are primarily targeted at users of COS who rely on containerization and GPU acceleration.
security patch - Google Cloud release notes securitygovernancegcpengineer ·
Security Command Center: Data residency/encryption configurable
Security Command Center now allows modification of data residency and encryption settings for Premium and Standard tiers after initial activation. This change provides greater control over data handling and security configurations for organizations using the service. This update affects all users of Security Command Center, regardless of tier. Further details are available in the provided documentation link.
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