Security of each level of the OSI model

What kind of security is associated with each level of the OSI model?

Puneet Mehta, SDG

What kind of security is associated with each level of the OSI model?

The OSI reference model for networking (ISO 7498-1) is designed around seven layers arranged in a stack. The OSI security architecture reference model (ISO 7498-2) is also designed around seven layers, reflecting a high level view of the different requirements within network security.

Step 2 of 2:

You forgot to provide an Email Address.

This email address doesn’t appear to be valid.

This email address is already registered. Please log in.

You have exceeded the maximum character limit.

Please provide a Corporate Email Address.
- I agree to TechTarget’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and the transfer of my information to the United States for processing to provide me with relevant information as described in our Privacy Policy.
Please check the box if you want to proceed.
- I agree to my information being processed by TechTarget and its Partners to contact me via phone, email, or other means regarding information relevant to my professional interests. I may unsubscribe at any time.
Please check the box if you want to proceed.

Layers (ISO 7498-1)	ISO 7498-2 Security Model
Application	Authentication
Presentation	Access Control
Session	secon Non-Repudiation
Transport	Data Integrity
Network	Confidentiality
Data Link	Assurance/Availability
Physical	Notarization / Signature

This was last published in August 2005

Dig Deeper on Network protocols and standards

Related Q&A from Puneet Mehta

Intrusion detection vs. intrusion prevention

Our expert, Puneet Mehta, tells us what the key difference is between intrusion detection and intrusion prevention, in this expert response. Continue Reading

What to do when your server goes down

When a server goes down at a particular time every night without the prompt of a virus, our expert, Puneet Mehta, can tell you what the problem is ... Continue Reading

File Transfer Access and Management (FTAM)

TCP/IP

Network layer

OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection)