Misunderstanding the Layered Model(s)

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 299 I. THE LAYERED MODEL............................................................ 302 A. Original Intent of the SMC Layered Policy Model........... 302 B. Current Regulatory Structure -A Review ......................... 302 C. Layered Model Description................................................ 305 1. Protocol Layering ......................................................... 305 2. Open System Interconnection (OSI) Stack.................. 306 3. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Suite............................................................. 307 4. The SMC Layered Model as it relates to Policy ......... 308 II. REVIEW OF THE SMC LAYERED POLICY MODEL................ 312 A. SMC Layered Policy Model Description........................... 312 B. Layered Model Criticisms and Differences........................ 314 C. A Layered Policy Model Remains Relevant....................... 319 CONCLUSION: THE INEVITABLE LAYERS OF A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK............................................................................ 319