Security

To maximize security for our visitors we support versions of Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browsers that use 128-bit encryption.  We employ a Geotrust certificate recognized by IE 5.01, Netscape Communicator 4.7 and later browsers.  Older browsers will still create a secure SSI connection at 40, 56 or 128 bits depending on the precise browser version.  For more information on browser compatibility please go here.

Encryption is a means of scrambling information for transmissions, in this case, between your PC and our web-site.  Information that is encrypted (Scrambled) at one end is decrypted (descrambled) upon receipt at the other end. 

128-bit encryption is the strongest, most secure form of encryption that is generally available in Internet browsers today.  40-bit encryption is the basic minimum standard that is prevalent in most browser products.   Your browser probably uses 40-bit encryption unless you have specifically obtained 128-bit encryption. 

Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer with 128-bit encryption can be downloaded by clicking on their respective icons.