Snowflake releases
Snowflake blog and product updates. New features, breaking changes, security advisories and deprecations - each summarised in plain English and updated continuously.
Tracking 52 Snowflake releases · Updated
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Snowflake Data-Model-Agent Security Framework for AI Agents
Snowflake introduced a new Data-Model-Agent security framework to address the risks posed by AI agents executing tasks on behalf of businesses. This three-layer approach integrates security into the data, model, and agent layers, offering defense-in-depth for governed AI operations. The framework aims to provide enterprise-grade security, including distinct agent identities, tool governance, and prompt injection defenses, for organizations deploying AI agents.
feature announcement - Snowflake Blog bloggovernancesnowflakegaengineergovernment ·
Snowflake Lakehouse Integrates Apache Iceberg for Data Governance
Snowflake now supports managed Apache Iceberg tables, enabling unified storage, governance, and semantics within its Lakehouse architecture. This feature provides users with greater control over their data assets by integrating a popular open table format. This enhancement is available for all Snowflake users seeking to manage data more effectively.
feature - Snowflake Blog blogaigovernancesnowflakeengineergovernment ·
Slalom: Federal Agencies Should Reconsider Snowflake for AI, Governance, Cost
A new analysis by Slalom suggests federal agencies should re-evaluate their use of Snowflake as a cloud data platform. The report highlights concerns regarding AI readiness, governance capabilities, cost management, and secure data sharing. This perspective is particularly relevant for government entities evaluating their data infrastructure.
announcement - Snowflake Blog blogcompliancegcpsnowflakegovernment ·
Snowflake Completes IRAP Assessment for GCP Australia
Snowflake has successfully completed an InfoSec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment for its deployment within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) in Australia. This achievement aligns with the Australian Government’s Protected level control requirements, enhancing data security for government entities operating in the region. The assessment covers Snowflake's services available in the GCP Melbourne region.
announcement - Snowflake Blog blogaigovernancesnowflakegovernment ·
Snowflake and GSA Partner for AI-Driven Government Initiatives
Snowflake and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have entered into a new agreement to help federal agencies overcome data silos. This collaboration aims to boost mission effectiveness and expedite IT modernization efforts for government workers.
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