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OSI Model: Overview: The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model is a conceptual framework that describes the functions of networking or telecommunication system independently from the underlying tech infrastructure.  The framework provides a way for two computers to communicate with each other.  Ways to remember layers. 1) Please Do Not Touch Steve's Pet. Alligator!

 Information Security Standards Organizations Standardization bodies are organizations that exist specifically for developing, coordinating, promoting, and interpreting technical standards. NIST - National Institute of Standards - The U.S government organization responsible for defining standards to protect and assure the security of sensitive but unclassified data within government agencies.  Computer Security Resource Center (CSRC) Guide to NIST Information Security Docs Guide for Developing Security Plans  OWASP -  HITRUST BSi - British Standards Institute -  CIS - Center for Internet Security. - The CIS releases free security benchmarks that come with tools to measure compliance. These benchmarks and tools are widely adopted and have become important of DHS- sponsored public/private partnerships.  ISO/IEC - International Organization for Standardization - is a non-governmental worldwide federation established in 1947 and made up of the national standard...