Google launches Fairwind Program for AI-powered cyber defense
Google has introduced the Fairwind Program to provide advanced AI and cyber defense capabilities to trusted Google Cloud customers, government agencies, and cybersecurity partners. This program utilizes Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber with CodeMender to autonomously find, verify, and fix vulnerabilities, significantly reducing remediation time from weeks to minutes. Initial access is prioritized for critical sectors like governments and infrastructure operators, with strict operational standards to ensure responsible AI use. This initiative is part of Google's broader commitment to global cyber resilience, including over $100 million in cybersecurity funding.
- →Autonomous vulnerability finding and fixing with Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber
- →Introducing the Fairwind Program for cyber defense
- →Staged access for critical sectors and responsible AI use
- →Broader commitment to global cyber resilience
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- Autonomous vulnerability finding and fixing with Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber
The Fairwind Program provides access to Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber, combined with the CodeMender harness, to autonomously find, verify, and fix vulnerabilities. This enables defenders to generate verified, deployment-ready patches in minutes, reducing remediation time significantly.
Notes (3) ›
- Introducing the Fairwind Program for cyber defense
Google has launched the Fairwind Program, offering its advanced AI and cyber defense capabilities to a trusted group of customers, government agencies, and cybersecurity partners. This program aims to help these organizations proactively address cyber risks at scale using powerful Gemini models.
- Staged access for critical sectors and responsible AI use
Initial access to Fairwind capabilities is prioritized for governments, national cyber authorities, critical infrastructure operators, and core technology platforms. Participating organizations must adhere to strict operational standards, including limiting access to internal cybersecurity teams and deploying protections like multi-factor authentication, to ensure responsible AI use.
- Broader commitment to global cyber resilience
The Fairwind Program is part of Google's extensive commitment to global cyber resilience, building on years of zero-trust architecture and AI defenses. This includes over $100 million in cybersecurity funding through Google.org, supporting initiatives like cyber clinics for hospitals and public schools.
https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/fairwind-program/
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