What Does GSS Stand For?
GSS stands for Generic Security Services
Generic Security Services (GSS) refers to a standardized framework that provides a set of security services, enabling secure communication and authentication between clients and servers in distributed systems. GSS facilitates interoperability among disparate systems by allowing the implementation of multiple security mechanisms while maintaining a common interface. Its primary functions include data integrity, confidentiality, authentication, and delegation, making it essential for enhancing the security posture of applications and services in various computing environments.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym