Secure Connection
Secure "https" connections protect sensitive communications.
Web browsers must connect to servers through secure "https" connections. This technology establishes a unique session between a client's browser and a server through the use of encryption technology. Encryption is the science of encoding and decoding messages to protect sensitive data during transmission. Our partners support 128-bit encryption and below. Most up-to-date browsers can support 128-bit encryption; older versions usually support 40-bit encryption. To ensure that you are provided with the highest level of security, you should update your browser to the latest version. There is usually no cost associated with upgrading your browser, and the technical impact is minimal.
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Encryption
Secure connections leverage encryption technology to encode and decode sensitive data.
SSL uses encryption technology to protect data. Encryption is the process of encoding information using a mathematical algorithm that makes it extremely difficult for anyone other than the intended recipient to view the original information. An encryption algorithm uses a mathematical value, called a key, to scramble data so that it can be recovered only by using the key. Today's encryption technology uses very large keys and very sophisticated encoding algorithms, making it virtually impossible to "steal" the data.
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Application Security
User ID and Password protection provide an extra layer of protection once a secure connection is established.
Systems are password protected and can be accessed only by valid users. Login credentials are passed through a secure connection, making it virtually impossible for a third party to intercept and decrypt the information. Consecutive, incorrect attempts to log in automatically lock a user account, rendering manual or programmatic hacking attempts ineffective. Most of the vulnerability in this area is related to how well you protect your login credentials. To keep your data secure, do not share your login credentials with anyone you do not have a trusted relationship with.
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Network Security
Firewalls, intrusion detection software, system monitoring and other security measures guard against attack.
We use hardware, software and security measures to provide a secure computing environment for our clients. Our primary concern is the protection of sensitive financial data as well as the protection of our network infrastructure. Multiple firewalls running on dedicated hardware are used to protect Web and database servers from external threats. Intrusion detection software immediately alerts support staff if an unauthorized access is detected on any of our partners' servers. Security patches are applied to the servers as they become available. Database backups are performed on a daily basis and stored offsite.
