How safe is Security Bank Online?

Written By Isabelle Lumibao (Administrator)

Updated at March 7th, 2024

Security Bank Online provides a number of security measures to protect the confidentiality of your accounts when banking online which includes the following:

 

  1. Nominated User ID and PasswordWhen you enroll for online access, you will be asked to create your own User ID and Password, which will be used every time you log in to Security Bank Online to access your accounts. This information is encrypted, or scrambled, during transmission.
  2. Session expirationSecurity Bank Online automatically logs you off after 10 minutes of inactivity. This lowers the risk of others accessing your account online when the computer is left unattended.
  3. Firewall and network securitySecurity Bank’s computer systems are protected at all times by firewalls and other security hardware and software that block off unauthorized users from accessing your account information.
  4. Email confirmationAs an additional security measure, Security Bank Online sends out an email confirmation for all financial transactions and any change in your Security Bank Online account profile.
  5. SMS notificationSecurity Bank Online sends out text notifications for transactions made and amendment of profile.
  6. Technology updatesSecurity Bank is committed to updating its technology infrastructure as necessary to maintain high security standards and ensure the protection of your financial information at all times.
  7. Symantec Norton Digital Certificate / Secure SealThe Security Bank Online secure web site uses a 256-bit SSL digital certificate issued by Symantec Corporation, a 3rd party global certificate authority and leader in Internet security. The Norton Secure Seal and digital certificate ensures that clients are visiting a registered and official Security Bank Online web site. It also ensures communication between the client and Security Bank Online is encrypted to protect against Internet eavesdropping of confidential personal information and transactions.
  8. One-Time-Password (OTP)Security Bank Online sends out an OTP if (i) total payments and transfers for the day goes over Php 10,000, (ii) a recipient of a fund transfer is not from the Favorites list, or (iii) there is an instruction to amend the account profile.

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