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Secure Communications |
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| Protecting your data begins with securing the communications that take place on the Internet so that you can keep your important financial data private. | ||
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A Secure House for your Data | |
| • | Firewall
Technology In order to defend against entry by hackers, Ascencia uses the latest in firewall technology from one of the market's leading firewall providers. At the core of our network are multiple firewalls to ensure the safety of your information. These firewalls monitor and control the flow of all communications to and from Ascencia. This allows us to prevent any unauthorized entry into our network. |
| • | Security
Reviews Even though our security system is virtually impenetrable, we continuously strive to improve it through periodic audits and close monitoring of all transactions originating from, or being sent to the Internet. In addition, we strictly adhere to the rules and regulations for security set forth by the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation), and work closely with all of our key hardware and software manufacturers to ensure the safest possible environment for you and your money. |
| • | Secure
Storage All of your password information and banking data are completely isolated from the Internet so it cannot be accessed or downloaded by anyone but dedicated Customer Service Representatives. Also, our banking office has implemented extensive security measures to protect the databases that store your data. |
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| Password Protection | ||
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though we've built a secure fortress around your data, you must protect your
password. When changing your password, we can't emphasize enough the importance
of picking a good, secure password. It should be a password that is not easily
guessed by another person. It's very important to keep this password in a safe
place and to change it frequently. |
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important guidelines on password selection: |
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| 1. | Choose a password that is 6 to 20 characters long, with as many different characters as possible and at least one numeric and one alpha character. | |
| 2. | Attempt to stray from personal information such as your name, social security number, birth date, phone number, or spouse's name. Also steer clear of words or names listed in a standard dictionary. | |
| 3. | Don't use passwords that are easily recognized while you are typing. For example, don't use a password with consecutive numbers or letters. | |
| 4. | Lastly, and most importantly, change your password frequently (every month is optimal). | |
| 5. | Good
passwords are easy to remember, so they don't need to be written down and can
be typed quickly. With Ascencia, people can't eavesdrop even if they see
your screen; as you type your password it appears as asterisks on the your monitor
screen. |
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| • | Three strikes and you're out At Ascencia we don't give unauthorized individuals the opportunity to enter random passwords and account information. If any password is entered incorrectly three consecutive times, account access will be blocked. The account can be reactivated by the authorized user contacting Ascencia's Customer Service Center and answering a few validation questions that only the authentic customer would know. |
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| • | Don't
forget to log out Our Internet security measures are top notch, but if you forget to log off after an online banking session, it could compromise the security of your account. Ascencia will automatically log you off after a certain period of inactivity, but go ahead and log off as an added security measure. |
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