As a recognized
leader in providing technology solutions to clients, Northern
Trust continually evaluates the latest developments and
strives to implement the latest in security technologies.
We constantly review processes and procedures to ensure
that the highest standards of controls and security are
in place. Your account information is managed in a physically
secure, state of the art data center. We have incorporated
techniques to ensure that your account information is
secure in transit between your computer and our data center.
The information below summarizes the security framework
in place and also summarizes your responsibilities as
a user of Northern Trust Private Passport.
Your
Computer
Northern Trust Private Passport requires that you use an
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) compliant browser. SSL is a
protocol that allows your personal computer to establish
a secure connection to our Internet server. Our servers
turn the meaningless numbers into recognizable information
after the secure connection has been established. You
can recognize your session is encrypted when a PADLOCK
symbol appears in Internet Explorer. SSL also utilizes
the additional protection of a digitally signed certificate
that assures you that you are communicating with the Northern
Trust.
Cookies
Northern Trust Private Passport utilizes "cookies."
Cookies are small pieces of information that are sent
from Northern Trust Private Passport to your browser.
The software we use to run our web sites requires the
use of cookies, but these cookies do not collect personal
information. They are used to ensure a secure online experience
while visiting our sites. The cookies only can be read
by Northern Trust's web sites and are deleted from your
computer once you close your browser.
Establishing
a Session with the Server
Once you have entered your user ID and password at the
Northern Trust global site, a secure connection is established
between your personal computer and Northern Trust's servers.
You will be required to change the initial password
provided to you during enrollment the first time you sign
on to Northern Trust Private Passport. The password
policy will be clearly displayed on the page. Although
we only require six characters minimum, we recommend that
you create a password eight characters in length, consisting
of one or more numbers, and a mix of lowercase and uppercase
letters. Your password cannot be all numeric or
start with a number. We recommend that you change
your password often, preferably every thirty days. In
addition to these measures, after fifteen minutes of inactivity
in Private Passport, you will be required to re-enter
your ID and password to resume your session. Your
ID will be locked after three consecutive failed attempts
to logon. You will be required to contact the Northern
Trust Private Passport Help Center to unlock your ID.
The
Server
Once you have entered your User ID and Password, our security
infrastructure will authenticate your sign-on information
and pass your request to the Northern Trust Private Passport
server. The server is protected by a firewall whose primary
role is to guard against unauthorized access. The server
and the firewall are both in secure physical locations.
Activities on both platforms are logged and monitored
to ensure any attempts to breach security will be captured
and investigated.
After your
request is processed by the Northern Trust Private Passport
server, the information is encrypted and returned via
the Internet to your personal computer.
Additional
Security Tips
The following tips will further ensure secure usage of
Northern Trust Private Passport:
Always
keep your User ID and Password confidential. Do not
use information for your password that can be easily
guessed or ascertained, such as birth date, phone
number, children/pets names, month of the year, social
security number, or address Never
leave your computer unattended while using Northern
Trust Private Passport Always
properly exit the system by clicking on Sign Off located
on each page upon completing use of Northern Trust
Private Passport Close
your browser when you are finished using Northern
Trust Private Passport to ensure that others cannot
see your account information Use
virus protection software regularly. Do not allow
a virus to remain on your computer while accessing
Northern Trust Private Passport
Your attention to these simple security
provisions plus our commitment to providing the most secure
environment possible, will ensure that you can use Northern
Trust Private Passport with complete confidence. We look
forward to continuing to serve your financial services
needs now and in the future.
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