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From: kaajaln2 <kaajaln2@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:16:14 -0400
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---
 .../source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb           | 174 +++++++++---------
 .../15_minute_quickstart_gfsh.html.md.erb     |   8 +-
 .../authentication_examples.html.md.erb       |   0
 .../authentication_overview.html.md.erb       |   0
 .../authorization_example.html.md.erb         |   0
 .../authorization_overview.html.md.erb        |   0
 .../security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb     |  28 ++-
 .../security/enable_security.html.md.erb      |   0
 .../implementing_authentication.html.md.erb   |   0
 ...ementing_authentication_expiry.html.md.erb |   0
 .../implementing_authorization.html.md.erb    |   0
 .../implementing_security.html.md.erb         |   0
 .../security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb     |   0
 .../method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb |   0
 .../security/post_processing.html.md.erb      |   0
 .../security/properties_file.html.md.erb      |   0
 .../security/security-audit.html.md.erb       |   0
 .../security_audit_overview.html.md.erb       |   0
 .../security/security_model.html.md.erb       |  40 ++++
 .../security/ssl_example.html.md.erb          |   0
 .../security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb         |   0
 21 files changed, 155 insertions(+), 95 deletions(-)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/authentication_examples.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/authentication_overview.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/authorization_example.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/authorization_overview.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb (57%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/enable_security.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/implementing_authentication.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/implementing_authentication_expiry.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/implementing_security.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/post_processing.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/properties_file.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/security-audit.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/security_audit_overview.html.md.erb (100%)
 create mode 100644 geode-docs/security/security_model.html.md.erb
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/ssl_example.html.md.erb (100%)
 rename geode-docs/{managing => }/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb (100%)

diff --git a/geode-book/master_middleman/source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb b/geode-book/master_middleman/source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb
index c88b7fd9b4cd..40edb6b2d01c 100644
--- a/geode-book/master_middleman/source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb
+++ b/geode-book/master_middleman/source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ limitations under the License.
             <li>
                 <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/about_geode.html">Apache Geode Documentation</a>
             </li>
-            <li class="has_submenu">
+              <li class="has_submenu">
                 <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/getting_started/book_intro.html">Getting Started with Apache Geode</a>
                 <ul>
                     <li>
@@ -74,6 +74,94 @@ limitations under the License.
                     </li>
                 </ul>
             </li>
+             <li class="has_submenu">
+                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/chapter_overview.html">Security</a>
+                        <ul>
+                            <li>
+                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/security_model.html">Security Model</a>
+                            </li>
+                            <li>
+                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_security.html">Security Implementation Introduction and Overview</a>
+                            </li>
+                            <li class="has_submenu">
+                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/security_audit_overview.html">Security Detail Considerations</a>
+                                <ul>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/security-audit.html">External Interfaces, Ports, and Services</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/security-audit.html#topic_263072624B8D4CDBAD18B82E07AA44B6">Resources That Must Be Protected</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/security-audit.html#topic_5B6DF783A14241399DC25C6EE8D0048A">Log File Locations</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/properties_file.html">Where to Place Security Configuration Settings</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                </ul>
+                            </li>
+                            <li>
+                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/enable_security.html">Enable Security with Property Definitions</a>
+                            </li>
+                            <li class="has_submenu">
+                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/authentication_overview.html">Authentication</a>
+                                <ul>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_authentication.html">Implementing Authentication</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/authentication_examples.html">Authentication Example</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_authentication_expiry.html">Implementing Authentication Expiry</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                </ul>
+                            </li>
+                            <li class="has_submenu">
+                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/authorization_overview.html">Authorization</a>
+                                <ul>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_authorization.html">Implementing Authorization</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html">Method Invocation Authorizers</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/authorization_example.html">Authorization Examples</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                </ul>
+                            </li>
+                            <li>
+                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/post_processing.html">Post Processing of Region Data</a>
+                            </li>
+                            <li class="has_submenu">
+                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/ssl_overview.html">SSL</a>
+                                <ul>
+                                    <li class="has_submenu">
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_ssl.html">Configuring SSL</a>
+                                    <ul>
+                                        <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_ssl.html#ssl_configurable_components">SSL-Configurable Components</a>
+                                        </li>
+                                        <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_ssl.html#ssl_configuration_properties">SSL Configuration Properties</a>
+                                        </li>
+                                        <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_ssl.html#ssl_property_reference_tables">SSL Property Reference Tables</a>
+                                        </li>
+                                        <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/implementing_ssl.html#implementing_ssl__sec_ssl_impl_proc">Procedure</a>
+                                        </li>
+                                    </ul>
+                                    </li>
+                                    <li>
+                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/ssl_example.html">SSL Sample Implementation</a>
+                                    </li>
+                                </ul>
+                            </li>
+                        </ul>
+            </li>
+           
             <li class="has_submenu">
                 <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/configuring/chapter_overview.html">Configuring and Running a Cluster</a>
                 <ul>
@@ -584,90 +672,6 @@ limitations under the License.
                             </li>
                         </ul>
                     </li>
-                    <li class="has_submenu">
-                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/chapter_overview.html">Security</a>
-                        <ul>
-                            <li>
-                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_security.html">Security Implementation Introduction and Overview</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="has_submenu">
-                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/security_audit_overview.html">Security Detail Considerations</a>
-                                <ul>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/security-audit.html">External Interfaces, Ports, and Services</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/security-audit.html#topic_263072624B8D4CDBAD18B82E07AA44B6">Resources That Must Be Protected</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/security-audit.html#topic_5B6DF783A14241399DC25C6EE8D0048A">Log File Locations</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/properties_file.html">Where to Place Security Configuration Settings</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                </ul>
-                            </li>
-                            <li>
-                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/enable_security.html">Enable Security with Property Definitions</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="has_submenu">
-                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/authentication_overview.html">Authentication</a>
-                                <ul>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_authentication.html">Implementing Authentication</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/authentication_examples.html">Authentication Example</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_authentication_expiry.html">Implementing Authentication Expiry</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                </ul>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="has_submenu">
-                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/authorization_overview.html">Authorization</a>
-                                <ul>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_authorization.html">Implementing Authorization</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html">Method Invocation Authorizers</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/authorization_example.html">Authorization Examples</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                </ul>
-                            </li>
-                            <li>
-                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/post_processing.html">Post Processing of Region Data</a>
-                            </li>
-                            <li class="has_submenu">
-                                <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/ssl_overview.html">SSL</a>
-                                <ul>
-                                    <li class="has_submenu">
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_ssl.html">Configuring SSL</a>
-                                    <ul>
-                                        <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_ssl.html#ssl_configurable_components">SSL-Configurable Components</a>
-                                        </li>
-                                        <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_ssl.html#ssl_configuration_properties">SSL Configuration Properties</a>
-                                        </li>
-                                        <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_ssl.html#ssl_property_reference_tables">SSL Property Reference Tables</a>
-                                        </li>
-                                        <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/implementing_ssl.html#implementing_ssl__sec_ssl_impl_proc">Procedure</a>
-                                        </li>
-                                    </ul>
-                                    </li>
-                                    <li>
-                                        <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/security/ssl_example.html">SSL Sample Implementation</a>
-                                    </li>
-                                </ul>
-                            </li>
-                        </ul>
-                    </li>
                     <li class="has_submenu">
                         <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/managing/monitor_tune/chapter_overview.html">Performance Tuning and Configuration</a>
                         <ul>
diff --git a/geode-docs/getting_started/15_minute_quickstart_gfsh.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/getting_started/15_minute_quickstart_gfsh.html.md.erb
index 9a7c6594243b..bcf3700a8441 100644
--- a/geode-docs/getting_started/15_minute_quickstart_gfsh.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/getting_started/15_minute_quickstart_gfsh.html.md.erb
@@ -514,6 +514,8 @@ To shut down your cluster, do the following:
 
 Here are some suggestions on what to explore next with <%=vars.product_name_long%>:
 
--   Continue reading the next section to learn more about the components and concepts that were just introduced.
--   To get more practice using `gfsh`, see [Tutorial—Performing Common Tasks with gfsh](../tools_modules/gfsh/tour_of_gfsh.html#concept_0B7DE9DEC1524ED0897C144EE1B83A34).
--   To learn about the cluster configuration service, see [Tutorial—Creating and Using a Cluster Configuration](../configuring/cluster_config/persisting_configurations.html#task_bt3_z1v_dl).
+- To ensure that your Geode instances are secure, see: [Security](../security/chapter_overview.html).
+- To get more practice using `gfsh`, see [Tutorial—Performing Common Tasks with gfsh](../tools_modules/gfsh/tour_of_gfsh.html#concept_0B7DE9DEC1524ED0897C144EE1B83A34).
+- To learn about the cluster configuration service, see [Tutorial—Creating and Using a Cluster Configuration](../configuring/cluster_config/persisting_configurations.html#task_bt3_z1v_dl).
+- Continue reading the next section to learn more about the components and concepts that were just introduced.
+
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/authentication_examples.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/authentication_examples.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/authentication_examples.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/authentication_examples.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/authentication_overview.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/authentication_overview.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/authentication_overview.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/authentication_overview.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/authorization_example.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/authorization_example.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/authorization_example.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/authorization_example.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/authorization_overview.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/authorization_overview.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/authorization_overview.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/authorization_overview.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb
similarity index 57%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb
index 0ba3264b4013..e739de6f89a0 100644
--- a/geode-docs/managing/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb
@@ -21,27 +21,41 @@ limitations under the License.
 
 The security framework permits authentication of connecting components and authorization of operations for all communicating components of the cluster.
 
--   **[Security Implementation Introduction and Overview](implementing_security.html)**
+-   **[Security Model][securityModelDefinition]**
+
+    This section describes the security model for Apache Geode. It is intended to help users understand how Geode controls access to information and resources so that they can make informed decisions about how to deploy and manage Geode clusters and clients.
+
+-   **[Security Implementation Introduction and Overview][securityImplementationLink]**
 
     Encryption, SSL secure communication, authentication, and authorization help to secure the cluster.
 
--   **[Security Detail Considerations](security_audit_overview.html)**
+-   **[Security Detail Considerations][securityDetailReference]**
 
     This section gathers discrete details in one convenient location to better help you assess and configure the security of your environment.
 
--   **[Enable Security with Property Definitions](enable_security.html)**
+-   **[Enable Security with Property Definitions][enableSecurityDefinition]**
 
--   **[Authentication](authentication_overview.html)**
+-   **[Authentication][authenticationLink]**
 
     A cluster using authentication bars malicious peers or clients, and deters inadvertent access to its cache.
 
--   **[Authorization](authorization_overview.html)**
+-   **[Authorization][authOverviewLink]**
 
     Client operations on a cache server can be restricted or completely blocked based on the roles and permissions assigned to the credentials submitted by the client.
 
--   **[Post Processing of Region Data](post_processing.html)**
+-   **[Post Processing of Region Data][postProcessingLink]**
 
--   **[SSL](ssl_overview.html)**
+-   **[SSL][sslDetailsLink]**
 
     SSL protects your data in transit between applications.
 
+
+
+[securityImplementationLink]: implementing_security.html
+[securityModelDefinition]: security_model.html
+[securityDetailReference]: security_audit_overview.html
+[enableSecurityDefinition]: enable_security.html
+[authenticationLink]: authentication_overview.html
+[authOverviewLink]: ../security/authorization_overview.html
+[postProcessingLink]: ../security/post_processing.html
+[sslDetailsLink]: ../security/ssl_overview.html
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/enable_security.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/enable_security.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/enable_security.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/enable_security.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_authentication.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/implementing_authentication.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_authentication.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/implementing_authentication.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_authentication_expiry.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/implementing_authentication_expiry.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_authentication_expiry.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/implementing_authentication_expiry.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_security.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/implementing_security.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_security.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/implementing_security.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/post_processing.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/post_processing.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/post_processing.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/post_processing.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/properties_file.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/properties_file.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/properties_file.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/properties_file.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/security-audit.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/security-audit.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/security-audit.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/security-audit.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/security_audit_overview.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/security_audit_overview.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/security_audit_overview.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/security_audit_overview.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/security_model.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/security_model.html.md.erb
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..391d32edfde9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/geode-docs/security/security_model.html.md.erb
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+---
+title:  Security Model
+---
+
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+
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+
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+WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
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+Every component of Apache Geode is built with security considerations as a top priority. However, certain security
+solutions require user-specific design and implementation. Geode's default configuration combines maximum flexibility
+and performance without any input needed from the user. Because of this, certain security measures like 
+**[authentication][authentication]**, 
+**[authorization][authorization]** and 
+**[over-the-wire encryption][ssl_overview]** 
+are absent from a default Geode installation. 
+It is highly recommended that users review Geode's security capabilities and implement them as they see fit. See the 
+**[Security Implementation Introduction and Overview][securityImplementationLink]**
+to get started with Apache Geode security.
+
+Additional documentation related to security can be found on Apache Geode Wiki 
+
+[Geode Security Framework](https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/GEODE/Geode+Security+Framework) and 
+[Geode Integrated Security](https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/GEODE/Geode+Integrated+Security).
+
+[ssl_overview]: ssl_overview.html
+[securityImplementationLink]: implementing_security.html
+[authorization]: authorization_overview.html
+[authentication]: authentication_overview.html
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/ssl_example.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/ssl_example.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/ssl_example.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/ssl_example.html.md.erb
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb
similarity index 100%
rename from geode-docs/managing/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb
rename to geode-docs/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb

From be02d708d77445607eff9c305e112377d4747c0b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: kaajaln2 <kaajaln2@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:08:33 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Fixed based on review - Links called directly. Fixed
 indentation issue. Fixed broken links.

---
 .../source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb           |  2 +-
 .../managing_a_secure_cache.html.md.erb       |  4 +--
 .../cluster_config/gfsh_remote.html.md.erb    |  2 +-
 .../function_execution.html.md.erb            |  2 +-
 .../how_function_execution_works.html.md.erb  |  2 +-
 .../query_select/the_where_clause.html.md.erb |  6 ++---
 geode-docs/managing/book_intro.html.md.erb    |  5 ----
 .../management/jmx_manager_node.html.md.erb   |  2 +-
 .../slow_receivers_managing.html.md.erb       |  2 +-
 .../log_messages_and_solutions.html.md.erb    |  2 +-
 geode-docs/rest_apps/setup_config.html.md.erb |  2 +-
 .../security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb     | 27 ++++++-------------
 .../security/enable_security.html.md.erb      |  2 +-
 .../implementing_authorization.html.md.erb    |  2 +-
 .../security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb     |  4 +--
 .../method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb |  4 +--
 .../security/post_processing.html.md.erb      |  2 +-
 .../security/security-audit.html.md.erb       |  6 ++---
 .../security/security_model.html.md.erb       | 13 +++------
 geode-docs/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb  |  2 +-
 .../pulse/pulse-auth.html.md.erb              |  2 +-
 21 files changed, 37 insertions(+), 58 deletions(-)

diff --git a/geode-book/master_middleman/source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb b/geode-book/master_middleman/source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb
index 40edb6b2d01c..49cd752f9757 100644
--- a/geode-book/master_middleman/source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb
+++ b/geode-book/master_middleman/source/subnavs/geode-subnav.erb
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ limitations under the License.
                     </li>
                 </ul>
             </li>
-             <li class="has_submenu">
+            <li class="has_submenu">
                         <a href="/docs/guide/<%=vars.product_version_nodot%>/security/chapter_overview.html">Security</a>
                         <ul>
                             <li>
diff --git a/geode-docs/basic_config/the_cache/managing_a_secure_cache.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/basic_config/the_cache/managing_a_secure_cache.html.md.erb
index d130720f0051..3f0164c9fc27 100644
--- a/geode-docs/basic_config/the_cache/managing_a_secure_cache.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/basic_config/the_cache/managing_a_secure_cache.html.md.erb
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ and authorization prior to cache operations.
 Client apps and cluster members (servers and locators) require
 configuration and setup when the `SecurityManager` is enabled.
 
-See the section on  [Security](../../managing/security/chapter_overview.html)
+See the section on  [Security](../../security/chapter_overview.html)
 for details.
 For authentication, see 
-[Implementing Authentication](../../managing/security/implementing_authentication.html).
+[Implementing Authentication](../../security/implementing_authentication.html).
diff --git a/geode-docs/configuring/cluster_config/gfsh_remote.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/configuring/cluster_config/gfsh_remote.html.md.erb
index 51472a25a828..dd2e0779c64f 100644
--- a/geode-docs/configuring/cluster_config/gfsh_remote.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/configuring/cluster_config/gfsh_remote.html.md.erb
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ To connect `gfsh` using the HTTP protocol to a remote cluster:
 To configure SSL for the remote connection (HTTPS), enable SSL for the `http` component
 in <span class="ph filepath">gemfire.properties</span> or <span class="ph
 filepath">gfsecurity-properties</span> or upon server startup. See
-[SSL](../../managing/security/ssl_overview.html) for details on configuring SSL parameters. These
+[SSL](../../security/ssl_overview.html) for details on configuring SSL parameters. These
 SSL parameters also apply to all HTTP services hosted on the configured JMX Manager, which can
 include the following:
 
diff --git a/geode-docs/developing/function_exec/function_execution.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/developing/function_exec/function_execution.html.md.erb
index 173327003f53..051e2547477d 100644
--- a/geode-docs/developing/function_exec/function_execution.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/developing/function_exec/function_execution.html.md.erb
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Code the methods you need for the function. These steps do not have to be done i
 - If the function should be run with an authorization level other than
 the default of `DATA:WRITE`,
 implement an override of the `Function.getRequiredPermissions()` method.
-See [Authorization of Function Execution](../../managing/security/implementing_authorization.html#AuthorizeFcnExecution) for details on this method.
+See [Authorization of Function Execution](../../security/implementing_authorization.html#AuthorizeFcnExecution) for details on this method.
 - Code the `execute` method to perform the work of the function.
     1.  Make `execute` thread safe to accommodate simultaneous invocations.
     2.  For high availability, code `execute` to accommodate multiple identical calls to the function. Use the `RegionFunctionContext` `isPossibleDuplicate` to determine whether the call may be a high-availability re-execution. This boolean is set to true on execution failure and is false otherwise.
diff --git a/geode-docs/developing/function_exec/how_function_execution_works.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/developing/function_exec/how_function_execution_works.html.md.erb
index 834db7aeaff1..a64a0f4a529b 100644
--- a/geode-docs/developing/function_exec/how_function_execution_works.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/developing/function_exec/how_function_execution_works.html.md.erb
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ a check is made to see that that caller is authorized to execute
 the function.
 The required permissions for authorization are provided by
 the function's `Function.getRequiredPermissions()` method.
-See [Authorization of Function Execution](../../managing/security/implementing_authorization.html#AuthorizeFcnExecution) for a discussion of this method.
+See [Authorization of Function Execution](../../security/implementing_authorization.html#AuthorizeFcnExecution) for a discussion of this method.
 2.  Given successful authorization,
 <%=vars.product_name%> invokes the function on all members where it
 needs to run. The locations are determined by the `FunctionService` `on*`
diff --git a/geode-docs/developing/query_select/the_where_clause.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/developing/query_select/the_where_clause.html.md.erb
index 64b7905b7251..a5b743b5093e 100644
--- a/geode-docs/developing/query_select/the_where_clause.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/developing/query_select/the_where_clause.html.md.erb
@@ -241,12 +241,12 @@ When a `null` argument is used, if the query processor cannot determine the prop
 
 **Methods calls with the `SecurityManager` enabled**
 
-When the `SecurityManager` is enabled, by default <%=vars.product_name%> throws a `NotAuthorizedException` when any method that does not belong to the to the list of default allowed methods, given in [RestrictedMethodAuthorizer](../../managing/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html#restrictedMethodAuthorizer), is invoked.
+When the `SecurityManager` is enabled, by default <%=vars.product_name%> throws a `NotAuthorizedException` when any method that does not belong to the to the list of default allowed methods, given in [RestrictedMethodAuthorizer](../../security/method_invocation_authorizers.html#restrictedMethodAuthorizer), is invoked.
 
-In order to further customize this authorization check, see [Changing the Method Authorizer](../../managing/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html#changing_method_authorizer).
+In order to further customize this authorization check, see [Changing the Method Authorizer](../../security/method_invocation_authorizers.html#changing_method_authorizer).
 
 In the past you could use the system property `gemfire.QueryService.allowUntrustedMethodInvocation` to disable the check altogether, but this approach is deprecated and will be removed in future releases;
-you need to configure the [UnrestrictedMethodAuthorizer](../../managing/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html#unrestrictedMethodAuthorizer) instead.
+you need to configure the [UnrestrictedMethodAuthorizer](../../security/method_invocation_authorizers.html#unrestrictedMethodAuthorizer) instead.
 
 ## <a id="the_where_clause__section_59E7D64746AE495D942F2F09EF7DB9B5" class="no-quick-link"></a>Enum Objects
 
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/book_intro.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/managing/book_intro.html.md.erb
index 4c734fbe793a..7ca8b1e5587a 100644
--- a/geode-docs/managing/book_intro.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/managing/book_intro.html.md.erb
@@ -43,11 +43,6 @@ limitations under the License.
 
     <%=vars.product_name_long%> architecture and management features help detect and resolve network partition problems.
 
--   **[Security](security/chapter_overview.html)**
-
-    The security framework establishes trust by authenticating components 
-    and members upon connection. It facilitates the authorization of operations.
-
 -   **[Performance Tuning and Configuration](monitor_tune/chapter_overview.html)**
 
     A collection of tools and controls allow you to monitor and adjust <%=vars.product_name_long%> performance.
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/management/jmx_manager_node.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/managing/management/jmx_manager_node.html.md.erb
index 9054e3ebe97f..843ef6d09059 100644
--- a/geode-docs/managing/management/jmx_manager_node.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/managing/management/jmx_manager_node.html.md.erb
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Any member can host an embedded JMX Manager, which provides a federated view of
 
 You need to have a JMX Manager started in your cluster in order to use <%=vars.product_name%> management and monitoring tools such as [gfsh](../../tools_modules/gfsh/chapter_overview.html) and [<%=vars.product_name%> Pulse](../../tools_modules/pulse/pulse-overview.html).
 
-To create MBeans, a Security Manager must be enabled. See [Enable Security with Property Definitions](../security/enable_security.html) for more information.
+To create MBeans, a Security Manager must be enabled. See [Enable Security with Property Definitions](../../security/enable_security.html) for more information.
 
 **Note:**
 Each node that acts as the JMX Manager has additional memory requirements depending on the number of resources that it is managing and monitoring. Being a JMX Manager can increase the memory footprint of any process, including locator processes. See [Memory Requirements for Cached Data](../../reference/topics/memory_requirements_for_cache_data.html#calculating_memory_requirements) for more information on calculating memory overhead on your <%=vars.product_name%> processes.
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/monitor_tune/slow_receivers_managing.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/managing/monitor_tune/slow_receivers_managing.html.md.erb
index d713cca69ec5..ac9937e818c0 100644
--- a/geode-docs/managing/monitor_tune/slow_receivers_managing.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/managing/monitor_tune/slow_receivers_managing.html.md.erb
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ You can configure your consumer members so their messages are queued separately
 The specifications for handling slow receipt primarily affect how your members manage distribution for regions with distributed-no-ack scope, where distribution is asynchronous, but the specifications can affect other distributed scopes as well. If no regions have distributed-no-ack scope, the mechanism is unlikely to kick in at all. When slow receipt handling does kick in, however, it affects all distribution between the producer and that consumer, regardless of scope.
 
 **Note:**
-These slow receiver options are disabled in systems using SSL. See [SSL](../security/ssl_overview.html).
+These slow receiver options are disabled in systems using SSL. See [SSL](../../security/ssl_overview.html).
 
 Each consumer member determines how its own slow behavior is to be handled by its producers. The settings are specified as distributed system connection properties. This section describes the settings and lists the associated properties.
 
diff --git a/geode-docs/managing/troubleshooting/log_messages_and_solutions.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/managing/troubleshooting/log_messages_and_solutions.html.md.erb
index b4837c46639d..e7e91616f92a 100644
--- a/geode-docs/managing/troubleshooting/log_messages_and_solutions.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/managing/troubleshooting/log_messages_and_solutions.html.md.erb
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ limitations under the License.
 This section provides explanations of <%=vars.product_name%> Log  messages with potential resolutions.
 
 Depending on how your system is configured, log files can be found in a number of locations.
-See [Log File Locations](../security/security-audit.html#topic_5B6DF783A14241399DC25C6EE8D0048A) and
+See [Log File Locations](../../security/security-audit.html#topic_5B6DF783A14241399DC25C6EE8D0048A) and
 [Naming, Searching, and Creating Log Files](../logging/logging_whats_next.html) for more information.
 
 ## <a id="aboveheapevictionthreshold"></a>above heap eviction threshold
diff --git a/geode-docs/rest_apps/setup_config.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/rest_apps/setup_config.html.md.erb
index 312b198ed77a..acb6b125fbbe 100644
--- a/geode-docs/rest_apps/setup_config.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/rest_apps/setup_config.html.md.erb
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ the REST API service (as well as the other embedded web services, such as Pulse)
 
 You can configure the Developer REST API service to run over HTTPS by enabling SSL for the `http`
 component in `gemfire.properties` or `gfsecurity.properties`, or on server startup.  See
-[SSL](../managing/security/ssl_overview.html) for details on configuring SSL parameters.  These SSL
+[SSL](../security/ssl_overview.html) for details on configuring SSL parameters.  These SSL
 parameters apply to all HTTP services hosted on the configured server, which can include the
 following:
 
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb
index e739de6f89a0..f75376d6f295 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/chapter_overview.html.md.erb
@@ -21,41 +21,30 @@ limitations under the License.
 
 The security framework permits authentication of connecting components and authorization of operations for all communicating components of the cluster.
 
--   **[Security Model][securityModelDefinition]**
+-   **[Security Model](security_model.html)**
 
     This section describes the security model for Apache Geode. It is intended to help users understand how Geode controls access to information and resources so that they can make informed decisions about how to deploy and manage Geode clusters and clients.
 
--   **[Security Implementation Introduction and Overview][securityImplementationLink]**
+-   **[Security Implementation Introduction and Overview](implementing_security.html)**
 
     Encryption, SSL secure communication, authentication, and authorization help to secure the cluster.
 
--   **[Security Detail Considerations][securityDetailReference]**
+-   **[Security Detail Considerations](security_audit_overview.html)**
 
     This section gathers discrete details in one convenient location to better help you assess and configure the security of your environment.
 
--   **[Enable Security with Property Definitions][enableSecurityDefinition]**
+-   **[Enable Security with Property Definitions](enable_security.html)**
 
--   **[Authentication][authenticationLink]**
+-   **[Authentication](authentication_overview.html)**
 
     A cluster using authentication bars malicious peers or clients, and deters inadvertent access to its cache.
 
--   **[Authorization][authOverviewLink]**
+-   **[Authorization](../security/authorization_overview.html)**
 
     Client operations on a cache server can be restricted or completely blocked based on the roles and permissions assigned to the credentials submitted by the client.
 
--   **[Post Processing of Region Data][postProcessingLink]**
+-   **[Post Processing of Region Data](../security/post_processing.html)**
 
--   **[SSL][sslDetailsLink]**
+-   **[SSL](../security/ssl_overview.html)**
 
     SSL protects your data in transit between applications.
-
-
-
-[securityImplementationLink]: implementing_security.html
-[securityModelDefinition]: security_model.html
-[securityDetailReference]: security_audit_overview.html
-[enableSecurityDefinition]: enable_security.html
-[authenticationLink]: authentication_overview.html
-[authOverviewLink]: ../security/authorization_overview.html
-[postProcessingLink]: ../security/post_processing.html
-[sslDetailsLink]: ../security/ssl_overview.html
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/enable_security.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/enable_security.html.md.erb
index 72b8dff5d84f..efd75a67d6c2 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/enable_security.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/enable_security.html.md.erb
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ These are the default settings, so unless you have changed them, cluster managem
 enabled for your system, but be sure and confirm before proceeding. Some systems that implement
 cluster management for most members might include a few servers that do not participate (for which
 `--use-cluster-configuration=false`). See [Using the Cluster Configuration
-Service](../../configuring/cluster_config/gfsh_persist.html#using-the-cluster-config-svc) for
+Service](../configuring/cluster_config/gfsh_persist.html#using-the-cluster-config-svc) for
 details.
 
 ### Apply security-manager to Non-participating Servers
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb
index 341a83873699..37dcb917394c 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/implementing_authorization.html.md.erb
@@ -303,4 +303,4 @@ required of the entity that invokes an execution of the function.
 ### <a id="AuthorizeMethodsInQueries" class="no-quick-link"></a>Authorization of Methods Invoked from Queries
 
 Enabling the `SecurityManager` affects queries by restricting the methods that a running query may invoke.
-See [Method Invocations](../../developing/query_select/the_where_clause.html#the_where_clause__section_D2F8D17B52B04895B672E2FCD675A676) and [Method Invocation Authorizers](method_invocation_authorizers.html) for details.
+See [Method Invocations](../developing/query_select/the_where_clause.html#the_where_clause__section_D2F8D17B52B04895B672E2FCD675A676) and [Method Invocation Authorizers](../security/method_invocation_authorizers.html) for details.
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb
index 8f797e9ab0cc..68a917db80d9 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/implementing_ssl.html.md.erb
@@ -231,8 +231,8 @@ use. For information, see the [Oracle JSSE website](http://www.oracle.com/techne
 2.  Configure SSL as needed for each connection type:
 
     1.  Use locators for member discovery within the clusters and for client discovery of
-    servers. See [Configuring Peer-to-Peer Discovery](../../topologies_and_comm/p2p_configuration/setting_up_a_p2p_system.html) and
-    [Configuring a Client/Server System](../../topologies_and_comm/cs_configuration/setting_up_a_client_server_system.html#setting_up_a_client_server_system).
+    servers. See [Configuring Peer-to-Peer Discovery](../topologies_and_comm/p2p_configuration/setting_up_a_p2p_system.html) and
+    [Configuring a Client/Server System](../topologies_and_comm/cs_configuration/setting_up_a_client_server_system.html#setting_up_a_client_server_system).
 
     2.  Configure SSL properties as necessary for different component types, using the properties
     described above. For example, to enable SSL for
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb
index 8284ecc59f5b..2f47d3fa0984 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/method_invocation_authorizers.html.md.erb
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ Extra care should be taken, however, when configuring the internals of some of t
 
 The table below shows a summary of which security threats are fully addressed by each authorizer and which ones might be exploitable, depending on how they are configured (details are shown later for each implementation).
 
-<img src="../../images/threatsAddressedByEachAuthorizer.png" class="image">
+<img src="../images/threatsAddressedByEachAuthorizer.png" class="image">
 
 ### <a id="restrictedMethodAuthorizer"></a>RestrictedMethodAuthorizer
 
@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ Complete these items to implement a custom method authorizer.
 ## <a id="changing_method_authorizer"></a>Changing the Method Authorizer
 
 You can set the `MethodInvocationAuthorizer` to be used by the query engine through the `gfsh` command-line utility.
-In addition, you can modify the configured `MethodInvocationAuthorizer` while members are already running by using the [alter query-service](../../tools_modules/gfsh/command-pages/alter.html#topic_alter_query_service) command.
+In addition, you can modify the configured `MethodInvocationAuthorizer` while members are already running by using the [alter query-service](../tools_modules/gfsh/command-pages/alter.html#topic_alter_query_service) command.
 It is always advisable to make these changes during periods of low activity, though.
 
 The following constraints apply when the `MethodInvocationAuthorizer` used by the cluster is changed in runtime:
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/post_processing.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/post_processing.html.md.erb
index c2ccc68f4016..736ca117752f 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/post_processing.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/post_processing.html.md.erb
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ on the identity of the requester (principal).
 By default, the key and value parameters to the `processRegionValue` method
 are references to the region entry.
 Modify copies of these parameters to avoid changing the region entries.
-[Copy on Read Behavior](../../basic_config/data_entries_custom_classes/copy_on_read.html) discusses the issue.
+[Copy on Read Behavior](../basic_config/data_entries_custom_classes/copy_on_read.html) discusses the issue.
 
 <!-- GEODE-2153 aims to make this possible:
 A use of post processing will be to sanitize or mask out sensitive
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/security-audit.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/security-audit.html.md.erb
index c5589dabc0f6..1f2da0f4938b 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/security-audit.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/security-audit.html.md.erb
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ For example:
 -   JMX clients (such as `gfsh` and JConsole) can connect to JMX Managers and other manageable members on the pre-defined RMI port 1099. You can configure a different port if necessary.
 -   Each gateway receiver usually has a port range where it listens for incoming communication.
 
-See [Firewalls and Ports](../../configuring/running/firewalls_ports.html#concept_5ED182BDBFFA4FAB89E3B81366EBC58E) for the complete list of ports used by <%=vars.product_name%>, their default values, and how to configure them if you do not want to use the default value.
+See [Firewalls and Ports](../configuring/running/firewalls_ports.html#concept_5ED182BDBFFA4FAB89E3B81366EBC58E) for the complete list of ports used by <%=vars.product_name%>, their default values, and how to configure them if you do not want to use the default value.
 
 <%=vars.product_name%> does not have any external interfaces or services that need to be enabled or opened.
 
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ The default location of the `gemfire.properties` and `cache.xml` configuration f
 
 By default, the log files are located in the working directory used when you started the corresponding processes.
 
-For <%=vars.product_name%> members (locators and cache servers), you can also specify a custom working directory location when you start each process. See [Logging](../logging/logging.html#concept_30DB86B12B454E168B80BB5A71268865) for more details.
+For <%=vars.product_name%> members (locators and cache servers), you can also specify a custom working directory location when you start each process. See [Logging](../managing/logging/logging.html#concept_30DB86B12B454E168B80BB5A71268865) for more details.
 
 The log files are as follows:
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ The log files are as follows:
 -   `server-name.log`: Contains logging information for a cache server process.
 -   `gfsh-%u_%g.log`: Contains logging information of an individual `gfsh` environment and session.
 
-    **Note:** By default, `gfsh` session logging is disabled. To enable `gfsh` logging, you must set the Java system property `-Dgfsh.                                 log-level=desired_log_level`. See [Configuring the gfsh Environment](../../tools_modules/gfsh/configuring_gfsh.html#concept_3B9C6CE2F64841E98C33D9F6441DF487) for more information.
+    **Note:** By default, `gfsh` session logging is disabled. To enable `gfsh` logging, you must set the Java system property `-Dgfsh.                                 log-level=desired_log_level`. See [Configuring the gfsh Environment](../tools_modules/gfsh/configuring_gfsh.html#concept_3B9C6CE2F64841E98C33D9F6441DF487) for more information.
 
 These log files should be readable and writable *only* by the dedicated user who runs the servers.
 
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/security_model.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/security_model.html.md.erb
index 391d32edfde9..fc9ccafebeae 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/security_model.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/security_model.html.md.erb
@@ -21,20 +21,15 @@ limitations under the License.
 Every component of Apache Geode is built with security considerations as a top priority. However, certain security
 solutions require user-specific design and implementation. Geode's default configuration combines maximum flexibility
 and performance without any input needed from the user. Because of this, certain security measures like 
-**[authentication][authentication]**, 
-**[authorization][authorization]** and 
-**[over-the-wire encryption][ssl_overview]** 
+**[authentication](authentication_overview.html)**, 
+**[authorization](authorization_overview.html)** and 
+**[over-the-wire encryption](ssl_overview.html)** 
 are absent from a default Geode installation. 
 It is highly recommended that users review Geode's security capabilities and implement them as they see fit. See the 
-**[Security Implementation Introduction and Overview][securityImplementationLink]**
+**[Security Implementation Introduction and Overview](implementing_security.html)**
 to get started with Apache Geode security.
 
 Additional documentation related to security can be found on Apache Geode Wiki 
 
 [Geode Security Framework](https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/GEODE/Geode+Security+Framework) and 
 [Geode Integrated Security](https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/GEODE/Geode+Integrated+Security).
-
-[ssl_overview]: ssl_overview.html
-[securityImplementationLink]: implementing_security.html
-[authorization]: authorization_overview.html
-[authentication]: authentication_overview.html
diff --git a/geode-docs/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb
index b6c3bca06b03..7fa30463bf14 100644
--- a/geode-docs/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/security/ssl_overview.html.md.erb
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ For the protection of data in memory or on disk, <%=vars.product_name%> relies o
 
 The SSL implementation ensures that only the applications identified by you can share cluster data in transit. In this figure, the data in the visible portion of the cluster is secured by the firewall and by security settings in the operating system and in the JDK. The data in the disk files, for example, is protected by the firewall and by file permissions. Using SSL for data distribution provides secure communication between <%=vars.product_name%> system members inside and outside the firewalls.
 
-<img src="../../images/security-5.gif" id="how_ssl_works__image_0437E0FC3EE74FB297BE4EBCC0FD4321" class="image" />
+<img src="../images/security-5.gif" id="how_ssl_works__image_0437E0FC3EE74FB297BE4EBCC0FD4321" class="image" />
 
 
 -   **[Configuring SSL](implementing_ssl.html)**
diff --git a/geode-docs/tools_modules/pulse/pulse-auth.html.md.erb b/geode-docs/tools_modules/pulse/pulse-auth.html.md.erb
index 9b80ed8973ec..a7149dcb784a 100644
--- a/geode-docs/tools_modules/pulse/pulse-auth.html.md.erb
+++ b/geode-docs/tools_modules/pulse/pulse-auth.html.md.erb
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ In embedded mode, <%=vars.product_name%> uses an embedded Jetty server to host t
 Pulse Web application. To make the embedded server use HTTPS, you must
 enable the `http` SSL component in
 `gemfire.properties` or `gfsecurity.properties`.
-See [SSL](../../managing/security/ssl_overview.html) for details on configuring these parameters.
+See [SSL](../../security/ssl_overview.html) for details on configuring these parameters.
 
 These SSL parameters apply to all HTTP services hosted on the JMX Manager, which includes the following: