Protecting Yourself

• Never share login information with others
• Avoid using unsecured wireless networks
• Utilize anti-malware, firewalls, and spyware prevention software on all of your devices
• Keep all software on your devices up to date with that latest security patches. Especially programs like Adobe Reader, Flash Player, Java, and web browsers.
• Maintain secure and unique passwords and update them often. Avoid using the same email and online passwords for your online banking authentication.

Protecting Your Business

• Educate your own internal employees on the types of fraud and how to detect and identify them.
  
• Avoid sending sensitive information through unsecured email.
• Consider using a stand-alone PC for online transactions.
• Implement company-wide controls that assign responsibilities and procedures.
• Audit your employee's activities to catch potential issues early.

Protecting You

We utilize a large range of security features for your safety and financial protection.

• Multi-factor Authentication - Automated software that monitors accounts for unusual activity and can prompt for additional personal information when necessary. See our Online Banking page for more information.
• Password complexity requirements - Our online banking access requires the use of complex passwords and periodic password updates.
• Positive Pay - Items presented for payment against your business account are compared to an issued check file before payment. This reduces the possibility of several types of fraud. Contact us for details.
• Dual Control - Require a second individual to authorize ACH transactions.
• IP Address Restrictions - Prevent unauthorized access to your business account by white-listing specific IP addresses.