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Google opens Fairwind cyber defense program to selected partners

Google says Fairwind pairs Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber with CodeMender to find software flaws and validate patches. Access is limited to selected governments, Google Cloud customers, and cybersecurity partners.

First published Sep 2, 4:05 PM PDT · Last updated Sep 2, 4:05 PM PDT

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Google launched Fairwind for selected governments, critical infrastructure operators, technology platforms, Google Cloud customers, and cybersecurity partners. The program pairs Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber with CodeMender to find software flaws and validate patches. Google says more than 650 partners are participating.

Why it matters now

Selected defenders get access to Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber inside their cloud environments. Fairwind is not open to every customer. Participants must limit use to internal cybersecurity, incident response, or penetration testing teams. They must also use safeguards such as multi-factor authentication. Any Google Cloud customer can use CodeMender with public models, but Google has not independently validated its speed or cost claims.

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Google opens Fairwind cyber defense program to selected partners

Google launched Fairwind for selected governments, Google Cloud customers, cybersecurity partners, and critical infrastructure operators. Google says more than 650 partners participate.

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