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

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

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

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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.

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

Here's a very good paper on OSI model in reference to information security, by SANS Institute.

This was first published in October 2004