What is encryption?
Encryption is a process used to scramble confidential data passed between two points so that it is not readable to others. 128-bit encryption is the most secure encryption currently available for use on the Internet. The “128” refers to the length of the encryption key used to scramble the data; the longer the key, the greater the security. To use VyStar Internet Banking, a secure browser that supports 40 bit or 128 bit encryption is required. However, it is strongly recommended that you have a secure browser which supports 128 bit encryption.
All information that is transmitted to us or from us is encrypted. This means that your information is scrambled while it is on the Internet so that it can be kept private and accessible only to you and to Kennebunk Savings. This is why we recommend you use the latest version of your Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator and make certain that your encryption is at 128 or higher. Click here to check your web browser security level.
Encryption is a way to enhance the security of a message or file by scrambling the contents so that it can be read only by someone who has the appropriate encryption key to unscramble it. For example, if you purchase something on the Internet, the information for the transaction (such as your address, phone number, and credit card number) is usually encrypted to help keep it safe. Use encryption when you want a strong level of protection for your information.
Encryption is a technique for scrambling the data sent between two parties so that it remains private from outsiders and also remains un-tampered. By encrypting data sent between Youbet members and the Youbet Data Center, Youbet ensures that no secure information is transmitted where any unauthorized persons could read it. Encryption also ensures that no information is changed or otherwise tampered with during transmission.
Encryption occurs for all information going to and from both you and TCCU Online. Simply stated, encryption is “mumbo jumbo”. Encryption takes meaningful text or numbers, and scrambles them into numerical nonsense before transmitting them across the Internet. This process uses complex mathematical formulas to create a key that is used to translate the “mumbo jumbo” nonsense back into meaningful data. There are billions of potential keys and a different one is used for each online session with TCCU Online. The key to be used is established when the online connection is made between your computer and TCCU Online. Your next online session will use a completely different key!
