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| Frequently Asked Questions |
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| How do I ensure I am using a secure connection to BFSFCU? |
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| The simplest way to ensure that your browser is communicating via an encrypted channel with BFSFCU is to look for a closed lock icon or unbroken key (depending on your browser) on the bottom status bar. These icons serve to indicate that the connection is secured using SSL encryption. You can typically see the level of encryption that has been negotiated between the browser and server by positioning the cursor over these icons. By default Internet Browsers will negotiate the highest level of encryption available to both the server and client browser.
Alternatively, most secure web sites will prominently display a “Seal” from the certificate authority on pages requesting personal or confidential information. The certificate authority is responsible for generating certificates used to encrypt communication between your browser and a secure web site and validates that the organization issued the certificate is valid and the rightful owner of the site.
In addition, the connection type (secure vs. unsecured) and encryption level is also available from the Internet browser by viewing the properties for the page or sometimes the frame within the page where confidential information is requested. |
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