What is 128-bit SSL Encryption and why is it important?
Encryption is the conversion of data into a format, called a ciphertext, that cannot be understood by people or computers not authorised to view it. Clydesdale Bank’s Internet Banking requires that your browser supports a minimum of 128-bit SSL Encryption, which is the industry standard. This is to ensure that your personal data cannot be read by third parties while being transmitted across the Internet. Most modern browsers, like Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Opera, fully support 128-bit encryption, and some use higher levels, including 256-bit encryption.
