About AquilonWeb Security

AquilonWeb works with both Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers. In order to maintain the highest level of security, AquilonWeb will work with both 40-bit and 128-bit encryption. This means that you can access your accounts over the Internet and be assured of the privacy of your account information and transactions.

How does encryption work?
Encryption is the process of converting information into a more secure format for transmission. It aids in safeguarding your privacy, as long as no one can intercept the data and decipher the code.

Currently, there are 2 levels of encryption generally available in web browsers: 40-bit encryption, and 128-bit encryption. The 128-bit browser offers the highest level of encryption generally available in North America today and provides the best protection when transmitting confidential data over the Internet.

How do I determine my browser's encryption strength?
If you have Netscape. Netscape Navigator for Windows lists its security level in its Help menu, under "About Netscape". In the Mac version, it is listed under the Apple icon. In the section marked RSA Encryption, a sentence in bold describes either US or International security. The US refers to 128-bit and International to 40-bit encryption.

To download the latest version of Netscape Communicator, click here.

If you have I.E.. Internet Explorer 4 lists the security in its Help menu, under "About I.E.". In the section marked Cipher strength it will say 128-bit if you have the 128-bit secure browser.

Internet Explorer 3 and below offers no easy way to determine if you have 128-bit encryption. If you are not sure, we encourage you to download and register the most current version of this software.

To download the latest version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, click here

What else is Aquilon doing to protect my privacy on the Web?
Aquilon has also implemented firewalls and other internal encryption techniques. We also regularly monitor internal systems for security breaches and are always keeping up with the latest security and encryption technology. In addition, you will be automatically logged out of AquilonWeb if there has not been any activity for 5 minutes.

What other things I can do to protect my privacy over the Internet?

• Protect your password. It is required to access your Internet account. Do not reveal it to anyone.
• Do not use passwords that incorporate your name, telephone number, address or birthday or those of any close friend or relative.
• Do not leave your computer unattended while using AquilonWeb.
• Clear the cache of your browser after visiting secure sites. Browsers generally cache, or locally store, images of pages you have downloaded to enhance performance. By clearing your cache after visiting secure sites, you ensure no one else can view any confidential information you may have transmitted.
• Do not send privileged account information via e-mail (e.g. account numbers, passwords etc.).
• Use a quality anti-virus program as often as possible.