Security
Security FAQs
| Q | I'm still hesitant about banking online. Can other people see my account information? |
| A | Your account information is just as secure as it is at your physical brick and
mortar bank. We've taken every step possible to be sure our system meets the
latest security standards, including using the latest security encryption
methods and software. |
| Q | What about filling applications out online? How secure is that? |
| A | Filling out applications online is as secure as the Online Banking System.
Your entire session, from beginning to end, is encrypted. Our system supports
128-bit encryption, so you can also use the latest browser from Netscape or
Microsoft that supports this security level. In fact, the highest encryption
Netscape and Microsoft browsers support is 128-bit, so you will be using the
highest bit encryption currently available if you use a 128-bit encryption
capable browser. |
| Q | I keep hearing a lot about encryption? What exactly is it, and why does it make everything more secure? |
| A | Encryption is basically a way to rewrite something in a code which can then be
decoded later with the right key. The encryption we use employs a mathematical
process for the key which is made up of a certain number of bits (hence,
128-bit encryption). The higher the number of bits, the better the encryption.
While using our Online Banking System, all communication from you to the system
and from the system to you is encrypted using a maximum of 128 bits. In other
words, when you send information to the system, your browser encrypts it using
a 128-bit key, then sends it to the system. The system then decodes the
information you sent it using the key (which is predetermined when your Online
Banking session is started) and processes it. |
| Q | What about information that is stored? Is it encrypted as well? |
| A | Information stored on our system is also encrypted using at least 128 bits. |
| Q | I'd like to know more about the security methods you have implemented. Where can I read more? |
| A | For a more detailed description of the security features in our Online Banking
System, please see our Online Banking System Security
Overview. |
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