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Banking
Online Banking
Security
FAQ
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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