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The security
of your personal information and your education history is of utmost importance
to AFP/PRI. We maintain strict security standards and procedures to prevent
unauthorized access to your information:
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SSL
Encryption
AFP/PRI utilizes
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) Encryption for authenticating to its Risk Management
E-Learning Environment. This encryption is based on Server-Gated
Cryptography certificates enabling 128- or 256-bit encryption. The level
of encryption is dependant upon the ability of the operating system / browser
that is connecting the site. 256-bit encryption provides the highest and
most secure form of data security available on the Internet today. Encryption
converts your data (i.e. your user name / password) into an encoded form before it's sent over the Internet. The encryption helps
keep your information private between the system that supports AFP/PRI’s Risk
Management E-Learning Environment and your Internet browser.
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Digital
Certificates
To protect your computer and your account information,
AFP/PRI utilizes Digital Certificates for authentication. One form of a digital
certificate is a randomly generated set of characters that our computer sends
to your browser. The browser on your computer stores this information and uses
it to verify that the Internet address is actually AFP/PRI’s and not someone
masquerading as AFP/PRI. A Digital Certificate can be used in the same way a
passport or driver's license is used as a means to establish identity.
The data embedded in a digital certificate is verified by a certificate
authority and digitally signed with the certificate authority’s digital
certificate.
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Verisign Utilized As
Certificate Authority
AFP/PRI utilizes Verisign
Inc. and its line of intelligent infrastructure services to support the SSL
Encryption and Digital Certificate technology that is utilized in AFP/PRI’s
Risk Management E-Learning Environments. Verisign
Inc. is a recognized leader in the intelligent infrastructure services
segment. All of AFP/PRI’s Risk Management E-Learning Environments
prominently display the Verisign seal.
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Firewalls
Firewall technology is utilized to protect the computer systems that support
AFP/PRI’s Risk Management E-Learning Environments. Such technology helps
prevent potentially destructive information from entering these systems.
The technology is also useful in protecting these systems from unauthorized
access.
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Secured
Sessions
Your AFP/PRI E-Learning session is protected in a "secured"
environment through Secured Socket Layer (SSL) encryption. SSL
technology is used within your e-learning session to encrypt your personal
information before it leaves your computer to insure no one else can read it.
Depending on your browser setting, a pop-up window will appear to notify you
that you will be entering a secured page. You will know when you are on a
secured page when you see the "https://" before the web address. A
padlock symbol in the lower right hand corner of your browser window will also
be present. A closed padlock indicates that your online session is in a
"secured" environment. In
addition, browsers capable of supporting Extended Validation Certificates will
display a green address bar with the name of the organization
that owns the SSL Certificate and the name of the Certificate Authority that
issued it. The green bar shows site visitors that the transaction is encrypted
and the organization has been authenticated according to the most rigorous
industry standard. Critical pages using SSL security include the pages
used to transmit user names and passwords, and e-commerce transactions.
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Log-In and Password Feature
To make accessing your AFP/PRI Risk Management Education E-Learning Environment
safe and secure, we require that you use a User Name and Password to log
in. This information is then authenticated by information stored in the
Learning Management System utilized by AFP/PRI to verify who you are before
providing account access.
At
AFP/PRI, the security of your information is important. Our systems and
security procedures are designed to keep your personal and educational data
confidential at all times. You also have a significant role to play and should
adopt the following practices to help keep your personal and educational
information protected from unauthorized use:
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Your Log In Information
Your AFP/PRI E-Learning Log In information (User Name and Password) is your
access to your e-learning courseware and information online. Keep your Log In information confidential. Your password should be
something you can easily remember but not easily guessed by someone else. Avoid
using family names, birth dates, telephone numbers or words that could easily
be guessed. Longer passwords are more secure and more difficult to guess, and
we suggest you mix letters, numbers, and special characters to provide
additional complexity. Protect the privacy of your password and change it
every 60 days.
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Log off and Browser
Always remember to Log Off AFP/PRI’s Risk Management
E-Learning Environment and to close your browser when you have finished
conducting an online e-learning session. This will help prevent others from
being able to view your information at a later time. If you suspect any unusual
account activity, please contact us immediately. You can find AFP/PRI
contact information by clicking on the Contact Us link on the left hand
navigation bar of this page.
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Do not share your AFP/PRI Risk Management E-Learning User Name and
Password with anyone.
·
Be aware that there are many Internet "phishing" scams
that forge or "spoof" other reputable sites and are designed to lure
you into providing personal and financial information for identity theft
purposes. Only provide information that you initiate through an application, an
online transaction or through the normal Log In/Registration
process. Please contact us immediately if you receive suspicious
email that purports to be from AFP/PRI or its Risk Management Education
Department. You can find AFP/PRI contact information by clicking on the
Contact Us link on the left hand navigation bar of this page.
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Change your Password on a regular basis - at least every 60 days.
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Never input personal information on a web site form or application
that does not display the https:// before a web site address or a
"padlock" symbol in the lower right hand corner of the web page.
These security symbols indicate that the site is secured by encryption
technology and the information you enter is protected.
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Always "Log Off" AFP/PRI’s Risk Management E-Learning
Environment first, and then close your browser after
every online e-learning session by selecting the "x" in the upper
right corner of your screen.
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Install Firewall software on your home and networked computers to
prevent unauthorized individuals from gaining access to your computer system to
use files, obtain personal information or to destroy computer data. This is
especially important on computers that use a broadband connection to access the
Internet (Cable modems, DSL, or wireless broadband). Since your Internet
connection is on when your computer is on, the risk for malicious activity to
your computer increases. Three popular sources for firewall software are
Symantec, McAfee and Computer Associates®.
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Run an Anti-Virus program on your computer on a regular,
frequent basis to detect computer viruses or worms that may have enter your
computer system. Purchase programs that automatically upgrade your virus
protection on a regular basis.
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Don't share access to your computer with strangers. Disable the
'File and Printer Sharing' capabilities on your computer to prevent anyone on
the Internet from browsing or deleting your computer files. Check your
computer's User Guide for instructions specific to your setup, or go online to
the manufacturer for instructions.
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Regularly check your computer manufacturer's (hardware/operating
system) Web site for "patches" and "updates" to your system
or browser to insure your computer system has the latest security upgrades
installed.
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Learn about computer infections and be aware of the latest
computer viruses, worms, Trojan Horses, ad-ware, and other malicious
programs designed to damage your computer or steal your personal information.
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Don't open e-mail or e-mail attachments from unknown sources. Scan
e-mail through your anti-virus software first.