What do I need to view the Members Area?
In order to ensure your security while browsing our site we would recommend
that you should have at least Internet Explorer 5.5 (Service Pack 2) for
Windows or Internet Explorer 5.0 for Mac. You can download the latest Windows
version here
or the Mac version here.
Are my balances and accounts secure?
All your account information on the Harold's Cross Credit Union website
(including transactions and balances) are secure. Your login information
is unique - You are the only person with the authority to view your account
details. Once you have logged into the members area, you are in a protected
part of the website. This part of the website is kept secure by what is
known as a digital certificate.
What is a Digital Certificate?
A digital certificate is the electronic equivalent of a driver's license
or a passport. A digital certificate can be presented electronically to
prove the identity of a certificate holder, or your right to access information
or services online.
- Digital certificates bind a unique identity to a public key
- Digital certificates make it possible to verify someone's claim that
they have the right to use a given key
The most widely accepted format for digital certificates is defined by
the International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee (CCITT)
X.509 international standard. This standard was developed so certificates
can be read or written by any application that complies with X.509.
Harold's Cross Credit Union's digital certificate will contain the following
information:
- Harold's Cross Credit Union's name and other identifying information
- Harold's Cross Credit Union's public key
- Certificate validity dates
- Serial number of the digital certificate
- Name of the Certificate Authority (CA) that issued the digital certificate
- The digital signature of the CA
