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Gateway

nounid 2664·updated May 9, 2026
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Interface providing compatibility between networks by converting transmission speeds, protocols, codes, or security measures.

Classifications

Entity Type

Network95%rule-basedr:entity.network.gear.v1

Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

plural
Gateways
possessive
Gateway's
pluralpossessive
Gateways'

Framework definitions

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
§1
A network point that acts as an entrance to another network.
ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →
§1
A device (router, firewall) on a network that serves as an entrance to another network
NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
§1
Interface providing compatibility between networks by converting transmission speeds, protocols, codes, or security measures.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
§1
Interface providing compatibility between networks by converting transmission speeds, protocols, codes, or security measures.

Outgoing relationships

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Incoming relationships

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