Presentation Layer: The sixth level in the seven-layer Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, which standardizes functionalities of networking or telecommunication systems. This layer ensures that the data transmitted between systems is in a usable format and is responsible for tasks such as data compression, encryption, and translation of network data into a format that can be understood by application layer protocols. This plays a significant role in maintaining data integrity and privacy.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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