What is the purpose of data encryption?
Data encryption is used as a means of disguising messages sent from one computer to another computer to obscure its meaning. We employ the highest level of encryption available via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your banking and transaction details. Visible indicators that your are securely connected include: 1. The ‘padlock’ symbol usually displayed in the bottom left hand corner of your browser screen at and after logon (as displayed in the Microsoft Internet Explorer example below): You can double click on it to confirm that the certificate of authenticity has been issued to .bank.ruralbank.com.au. 2. The Rural Bank Internet Banking address in the address bar of your Internet browser. This is displayed prefixed by https as shown in the following example: Note: This address bar may not be visible once you have logged on however the padlock icon will remain displayed on all screens from logon until you log out of Internet Banking. The Rural Bank homepage and general i
