SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a way for your browser to communicate with our web server in a way that protects your confidential information. After October 1, 2007, you may not be able to access certain areas of our website unless your browser supports SSL 3.0. SSL 3.0 has been used as the standard default in most browsers for quite some time. However, to ensure that you continue to access your online information after our update, please follow these steps:

• For Internet Explorer, open your browser, select Tools from the top menu, then select Internet Options and click on the Advanced tab. Scroll down to the Security section. There should be a checkmark next to SSL 3.0 if it is enabled. If there is not a checkmark next to SSL 3.0, select the option.
• For Firefox, open your browser, select Tools from the top menu, then select Options and click on the Advanced icon. There should be a check mark next to Use SSL 3.0 if it is enabled. If there is not a checkmark next to Use SSL 3.0, select the option.
• For Netscape Navigator, open your browser, select Communicator, then Tools, then Security Information, then Navigator. There should be a check mark next to SSL 3.0 if it is enabled. If there is not a checkmark next to SSL 3.0, select the option.

If you do not see SSL 3.0 as a listed option, you will need to upgrade your browser to a version that has SSL 3.0. The recommended browser for our website is Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or later.