Section 4 - Network Infrastructure

This section will provide the policies and standards to ensure that data networks used for cross Government communication are able to interconnect efficiently and meet required levels of service and security.

Internet Addressing

Government entities will ensure that a consistent and valid Internet Addressing scheme is implemented. A role to be defined within the State Services Commission will oversee the management of address interfaces between Government entities.

The inappropriate implementation of Internet addressing will prejudice the reliability and efficiency of Government's data communication network.

Security

All Government entities participating in E-Government will have a security policy based on the current release of New Zealand Standard 4444 and shall conduct annual audits based on the current release of New Zealand Standard 6656

Compliance with NZS 4444 will provide the framework of measures required to develop and maintain confidence in E-Government participants to manage their information security risk properly and ensure the confidence of New Zealand Citizens.