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Gateway
  1. An agent that terminates a message on an inbound interface with the intent of presenting it through an outbound interface as a new message. Unlike a proxy, a gateway receives messages as if it were the final receiver for the message. Due to possible mismatches between the inbound and outbound interfaces, a message may be modified and may have some or all of its meaning lost during the conversion process.
  2. A system that secures and processes messages to the SecureMail standard. A gateway is a combination of hardware and software that encrypts messages with the receiving organisation's Public Key and digitally signs them with the sending organisation's Private Key.
GCSB
The Government Communications Security Bureau
GLS - Government Logon Service
The GLS is an all-of-government shared service to manage the logon process for online services of participating agencies.
GSN - Government Shared Network
The Government Shared Network enables government agencies to collaborate securely and more cost effectively. The shared network improves the delivery of information and services to the New Zealand public. Phase 1 includes inter-agency linking, wide area network links, Internet services and remote access services.
Government Web Guidelines
The Government Web Guidelines set minimum requirements for public sector website technology, design and content. The Guidelines' major focus is accessibility, to ensure that people's access to online information and services is equitable and not prevented through disabilities such as eyesight, or for technical reasons such as Internet connections.