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 819 GCP releases · Updated
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Google Cloud CISO Perspectives: AI Threat Defense for Boards
This article discusses the evolving role of AI threat defense, emphasizing its importance for boardroom security governance and business agility. It highlights how organizations can transition from manual, reactive security to an automated, AI-native capability. The piece is targeted at board members, CISOs, and business leaders needing to understand AI security strategies and governance frameworks. It introduces Google's AI Threat Defense (AITD) concept and outlines five key areas for inquiry regarding AI security.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitectgovernment ·
reCAPTCHA Agent Overview Dashboard Launched
A new Agent overview dashboard is now available on the Google Cloud Fraud Defense home page. This dashboard enables monitoring and analysis of automated agent traffic, distinguishing verified from suspected agents. It is now generally available and accessible through the Google Cloud console.
feature - Google Cloud release notes infragcppreviewarchitect ·
Confidential VM: August 2026 kernel update may impact AMD SEV-SNP instances
Starting August 2026, Confidential VM instances utilizing AMD SEV-SNP may experience longer boot times and performance changes. This is due to upcoming guest kernel migrations and security updates, with a resolution expected by November 2026. Instances using AMD SEV or Intel TDX are not affected by this specific issue.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcppreviewarchitect ·
Access Approval Privileged Access Manager available in Preview
Access Approval Privileged Access Manager is now available in Preview. This feature enables enhanced control over privileged access within Google Cloud environments. It is designed for security-conscious users and administrators managing sensitive cloud resources.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aisecuritygcppreviewarchitect ·
Security Command Center adds AI Protection for Premium tier
Google Cloud Security Command Center Premium now offers AI Protection at the project level. This enhancement provides access to an AI security dashboard, AI threat detection, and AI vulnerability findings. It is available for Security Command Center Premium tier users and is configured at the project level.
feature - Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreviewarchitect ·
GCP Knowledge Catalog Adds Feature Governance Workflows
Google Cloud's Knowledge Catalog now offers Feature Governance workflows, enabling automated controls for data product access through a request-review system. This new capability aims to streamline data access management and enhance security. The feature is currently in preview and available for users who wish to implement stricter data governance. More details can be found in the documentation on governance workflows.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitect ·
Cloud Hub Security & Compliance page GA
The Security & Compliance page within Cloud Hub is now generally available. This feature provides a centralized view for managing security and compliance posture across Google Cloud resources. It is now production-ready for all users of Cloud Hub.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitect ·
Security Command Center insights now in Cloud Hub
Key insights from Security Command Center are now accessible via the Security & compliance page within Cloud Hub. This new integration aims to provide users with a consolidated view of their security posture. The feature is now generally available to all users.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes gcpgaarchitecthealthcare ·
SAP certified SLES 16 for SAP on Google Cloud
Google Cloud has announced that SAP has certified SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 16 for SAP. This operating system is now approved for use with SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver on Google Cloud infrastructure. This certification benefits SAP customers running workloads on Google Cloud by expanding their OS options.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgadeprecationarchitectgcp-gke ·
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.35.300-gke.87 Released
Google Distributed Cloud for Bare Metal 1.35.300-gke.87 is now available, running on Kubernetes v1.35.3-gke.400. This release removes the deprecated csi-snapshot-validation-webhook component, relying on native Kubernetes CEL rules for validation. Users should verify storage vendor compatibility and be aware that full availability via GKE On-Prem API clients may take up to two weeks.
feature patch announcement - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitect ·
Cloud KMS adds post-quantum cryptography signing algorithms
Google Cloud Key Management Service (KMS) has added support for several post-quantum cryptography (PQC) signing algorithms, making them generally available. This enhancement aims to bolster security against future quantum computing threats, impacting users concerned with long-term cryptographic resilience. The new algorithms include various PQ_SIGN_HASH_SLH_DSA_SHA2_128S_SHA256 and ML_DSA variants, detailed in the provided documentation.
feature - Google Cloud Blog blogaigcpgaarchitectgovernment ·
Google recognized as Leader in Foundation Model Software by IDC MarketScape
Google has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Foundation Model Software 2026 Vendor Assessment. This recognition highlights Google's focus on building secure, production-grade AI systems and its integrated, first-party AI stack. The announcement also introduces Gemini Enterprise, an end-to-end system for orchestrating AI agents, and mentions the Gemini 3.5 Flash model for complex tasks, available today for business users and developers.
announcement - Google Cloud Blog blogcompliancegcparchitectfinance ·
Google Cloud designated Critical Third Party for UK financial sector
Google Cloud has been designated a Critical Third Party (CTP) by the UK Treasury, signifying its importance to the UK financial sector's operational resilience. This designation means Google Cloud EMEA will be directly overseen by UK financial regulators, including the Bank of England, PRA, and FCA. The company is committed to supporting its UK financial customers in meeting their operational resilience and third-party risk management obligations.
announcement - Google Cloud release notes infragcpgaarchitect ·
Network Connectivity Center spoke filters reach GA
Google Cloud's Network Connectivity Center now offers generally available feature include and exclude filters for hybrid spokes. These filters allow administrators to precisely control network traffic flow between spokes and the hub, enhancing network segmentation and security. This feature is available for all users managing hybrid cloud network configurations with NCC.
feature - Google Cloud release notes governancegcppreviewarchitect ·
Knowledge Catalog adds SQL Server and PostgreSQL connectors (Preview)
Knowledge Catalog now offers connectors for SQL Server and PostgreSQL, enabling automatic extraction and import of technical, operational, and business metadata from these sources. This feature, currently in preview, allows for scheduled metadata import jobs to keep the catalog up-to-date. It's intended for data engineers and architects managing data governance and cataloging efforts.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitect ·
Cloud KMS Asymmetric PQC insights chart GA
The Cloud KMS overview dashboard's Asymmetric PQC insights chart is now generally available. This feature helps identify asymmetric keys vulnerable to quantum computing attacks, aiding in modernization planning. The insights are available via the chart and details view for users already managing keys in Cloud KMS.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcpgaarchitect ·
Gemini Enterprise: Managed organization policy for data connectors now GA
Gemini Enterprise introduces managed organization policy constraints for data connectors, now generally available. These policies enable granular control over which external data sources and egress FQDNs your data stores can connect to, enhancing security and governance. This feature is for administrators managing Gemini Enterprise deployments.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitect ·
Secret Manager adds multi-region storage option
Secret Manager now supports multi-region storage, allowing users to choose between single or multi-region locations for regional secrets via the Google Cloud console. This enhances data durability and availability for sensitive information. The feature is available for regional secrets and requires no specific prerequisites.
feature - Google Cloud release notes aigcppreviewarchitect ·
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform: Semantic Governance Policies Preview
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform now offers Semantic Governance Policies (SGP) in Public Preview, providing an intelligent security and compliance layer for AI agents. SGP evaluates tool calls against user intent and business rules at runtime, helping prevent unauthorized actions and data exfiltration. This feature is available for testing in Log Explorer before enforcement, aiding engineers and architects in securing AI agent deployments.
feature - Google Cloud release notes securitygcpgaarchitect ·
VPC Service Controls adds SPIFFE identity support
VPC Service Controls now supports Agent identities in SPIFFE formats for ingress and egress rules, enabling fine-grained access control for third-party workloads. This feature is now generally available, enhancing security for resources protected by service perimeters. Engineers and architects managing cloud security will find this useful for integrating external identities.
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