session layerThe third highest {protocol layer} (layer 5) in the {OSI} seven layer model. The session layer uses the {transport layer} to establish a {connection} between processes on different {hosts}. It handles {security} and creation of the session. It is used by the {presentation layer}. Documents: {ITU} Rec. X.225 ({ISO} 8327), ITU Rec. X.215 (ISO 8326). [Examples?] (1997-12-07)