Security Policy
Server Security
By utilizing Digital Certificate technology, CitizensFirst Credit
Union ensures the accuracy and security of any data that is transmitted
to us using our secure forms. Digital encryption technology
utilizes a long set of codes to scramble and then decode information.
A digital key is a special number, or group of numbers, that
is carefully chosen to have certain mathematical properties.
Depending on the encryption algorithm being used, the key may
be a large random number, or a set of related numbers. These
keys are the basis for on-line identity verification.
Once information has been scrambled using the public set of keys
for CitizensFirst Credit Union, the only place they can ever be
decoded is on our secure server. This data is not shared
with, or sold to, any other institution or group.
Browser Security
Another very important part of this technology has to do with
secure browsers. Most modern browsers easily handle encryption
codes, however, if you are using an older browser version, it
would be wise to upgrade now. This way you will know you
have the best security protection available.
To test your current browser, see the information below. There
are several ways to tell if the security is working properly.
When you enter a secure website area:
- A small window may appear notifying you that you are entering
a secure area and will ask you if you want to continue.
- Once you have entered the secured area, the website address
will change. It will now read https:// instead of http://.
The 's' denotes Secure Mode. If you don't see https://
at the beginning of the website address, you are not in a secure
website area.
- Also, once you have entered the secured area, a small graphic
(either a key or closed padlock) should appear in the lower
right hand corner of the browser window.
Test your browser now by clicking the seal.
If you do not see that your web browser is performing the security
based on the description above, you are encouraged to download a
newer version of your browser. Click below on the browser
of your choice.
 
All applications on our website use secure technology.
*E-mail Notice
Please note that e-mails are not secure transmissions.
Please do not include any confidential information in your e-mail
such as your account number, social security number or any other
personal information you would like to keep private. Please
use the regular mail or telephone instead.
Please contact
us if you have any questions. |
