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# [Understanding the OSI Model and TCP/IP Layers](https://jeji-james.hashnode.dev/understanding-the-osi-model-and-tcp-ip-layers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A clear breakdown of the OSI model's 7 layers and how they map to the TCP/IP model's 4 layers, with security relevance for each layer.

Jun 18 · 2 min read · jeji-james.hashnode.dev  
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Former Software Engineer | Master's Student in Cyber Security. Passionate about cybersecurity, networking, Linux, cloud security, GRC, and ethical hacking. I use this space to document my learning journey, share technical write-ups, and explore the evolving world of information security.

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