This document discusses VPN technology as a solution for securing e-government systems and services. It begins with an introduction to e-government and the importance of security and privacy. It then provides an example of Ontario, Canada implementing a VPN solution for its justice department. The document discusses VPN tunneling protocols like PPTP, L2TP, and IPsec which create secure tunnels through public networks. It also covers remote access and intranet VPN scenarios. In summary, the document examines how VPNs can securely deliver online services for e-government.