What is 128-bit encryption, and why is it important?
128-bit encryption refers to the level of security provided for data in transit to and from a Web site. 4myaccount!s 128-bit encryption ensures that account information viewed through your browser is securely transmitted. Furthermore, if you submit proprietary information, such as a social security number, a third party cannot retrieve it. 128- and 40-bit refer to the size of the key used to encrypt the data; the larger the key, the stronger the level of security. Roughly speaking, 128-bit encryption is 309,485,009,821,345,068,724,781,056 times stronger than standard 40-bit encryption. We strongly recommend that you use a browser that supports 128-bit encryption when accessing your account information via 4myaccount!. How do I know if my browser supports 128-bit encryption? In Internet Explorer, go to the Help Menu and choose About Internet Explorer. You will see something that looks like the box below. Your cipher strength indicates your encryption level (128-bit in this example). If
