Memorize - OSI Model

Posted Sun, 2013-06-23 22:02 by chaney

The OSI model is the foundation for interoperability amongst network devices across the world. This standard protocol model is an essential knowledge base for you in your role as a CISSP.

Layer Name
7 Application
6 Presentation
5 Session
4 Transport
3 Network
2 Data Link
1 Physical

Helpful mnemonics (for the OSI from top to bottom or 7 to 1):

  • All People Seem To Need Data Processing
  • All People Should Try New Dairy Products
  • All People Studying This Need Drastic Psychotherapy
  • As Pauly Shore Tweeted, "Nice Dress, Pops!"

Helpful mnemonics (for the OSI from the bottom up or 1 through 7):

  • Pete doesn't need to sell pickles anymore
  • Please Do Not Take Sales People's Advice
  • Please Do Not Touch Slimy Purple Algae
  • Programmers Do Not Throw Stale Pizza Away