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OSI Layer 8: The Human Element and Cybersecurity The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is a conceptual framework that describes how data travels between different devices on a network. It has seven layers, each of which performs a specific function. Layer 8, the human element, is often overlooked, but it is arguably the most important layer when it comes to cybersecurity. The human element refers to the people who use and manage computer networks. They are the ones who create and use passwords, click on links, and open attachments. They are also the ones who make mistakes, such as clicking on phishing emails or entering their passwords on malicious websites. Cybersecurity threats can exploit the human element in a number of ways. Phishing emails, for example, are designed to trick users into clicking on malicious links or opening attachments. Ransomware attacks can encrypt a user's data and demand a ransom payment to decrypt it. Social engineering attacks can manipulate user