Security Statement
~Knowledge is the Key to Prevention ~
We are committed to provide you safe and secure Online Banking. We are confident that our internal security infrastructure requiring the 128-bit domestic grade encryption and our online browser test provide privacy and security to your account and transaction information.
Your role in security is as important as ours. Here are some recommendations on how you can increase the privacy and safety of Online Banking.
You are responsible for the security and use of your username and password. Try not to select a password that is easily guessed (e.g. birth date or spouse name). If you think your password has been compromised, change it immediately online. You should then verify that no unauthorized transactions occurred on your account.
Keep your password confidential. Memorize it and DO NOT write it down. Change it every 90 days.
Do not leave your computer unattended if you are still logged onto the Online Banking site.
When you have completed your banking online, always remember to click "EXIT" before visiting other Internet web sites.
If others use your computer, clear your cache or turn off and reinitiate your browser in order to eliminate copies of web pages that have been stored in your hard drive. See your browsers "HELP" section for instructions on how to clear cache.
Use a virus protector on your computer and update it often. This will provide protection against viruses that "capture" password keystrokes or send information from your hard drive.
DO NOT use rented computers, libraries, or other open computer sites. Computers can capture information from the Internet and part of the browser software's operation, (or because someone has loaded a program in it to secretly capture your information).
The Browser:
When using your browser to access our Services, the browser uses encryption technology that scrambles data to make it readable by the sender. A key is required to decode the information.
When you place a request for information about your accounts or loans, the encrypted (scrambled) request is sent to our Service Provider or us. We send our replies back to you in an encrypted (scrambled) format. Even though the information sent back and forth is encrypted (scrambled), you will be able to read the data on your computer screen.
We require that your browser be equipped with 128-bit domestic grade encryption, which can only be downloaded by citizens and permanent residents of the United States and citizens of Canada who reside in North America.
If you are currently using a browser with 40-bit encryption, you will be required to upgrade to 128-bit encryption to use our Online Banking Services. Upgrading your browser is simple and instructions on how to do this are located in the browser's HELP menu.
You can check to see what level of security your browser has within the browser HELP menu. For Microsoft Internet Explorer go to "Help" and the "About Internet Explorer". The version with Cipher (security) strength should be listed. For FireFox users go to "Help" and the "About Mozilla FireFox".
For digital identity verification, we have a digital server certificate by VeriSign that your browser uses each time you sign on to verify that you are connected to us.
