%% date:: [[2023-07-13]], [[2024-01-11]] parent:: %% # [[OSI Model]] The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model describes communication between two devices or computers as being distinguishable into seven different levels, or layers: ![[osi-model.png]][^imperva] This model is an example of using [[Respect Levels of Abstraction|levels of abstraction]] to construct [[Mental models|a mental model]] about something complex. [^imperva]: Imperva. Retrieved on July 13th, 2023 from https://www.imperva.com/learn/application-security/osi-model/