Browser Requirements
     First Savings Bank recognizes that maintaining the confidentiality of our customers' financial information is a top priority. In order to protect your information from unauthorized online access, we require the use of 128-bit encryption in our internet banking environment. Below you will find instructions for verifying the encryption level supported by your web browser and links to updates that you may need to enable online access to your accounts.

Microsoft Internet Explorer Users

  • Go to the help menu and select "about." A small window will appear that provides product information about Internet Explorer.

  • If the Cipher Strength is 128 bit, you are ready to begin banking.

  • If the Cipher Strength is 40 bit, you will need to download the security update available at  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp?

Netscape Navigator/Communicator Users

  • Go to the help menu and select software updates. This will take you to the Netscape web site.

  • Click on "Your Installed Software." A yellow bar will appear near the center of the window, which lists the encryption level of your browser.

  • If needed, you can download a new browser at: http://browser.netscape.com/ns8/ It will be necessary to check off the "Download Strong Encryption if Eligible" box.

AOL Users

  • If you are using Internet Explorer in conjunction with AOL, follow the instructions above.

  • If you are using the AOL browser enter Keyword "128 Browser" to download the necessary security enhancements.

WebTV Users

  • Because of the automatic updates that WebTV users receive, you should be supporting 128-bit encryption strength already.

  • Press the "info" button on your keyboard. A new window will appear on your screen.

  • Select the "View Security Details" icon. This will show your encryption strength.