What security measures are in place to protect data transmissions to and from the Data Banks?
All data transmissions are protected using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. SSL interface between applications (such as browsers) and the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocols to provide server authentication, client authentication, and an encrypted communication channel between client and server. Software is installed to protect against viruses, malware, and spyware. A firewall is used to filter all traffic and to keep malicious traffic outside the protected environment. An intrusion detection system monitors activity to identify malicious or suspicious events. (Also in Security FAQ and Interface Control Document Transfer Program [ITP] FAQ.
