Information
Systems Security for CPARS
Encryption
of the Data:
Data is encrypted by either hardware devices
or software encryption modules. In the CPARS web site, this
encryption is done by cryptographic modules in both the browser
and the web server. Federal Information Processing Standards
(FIPS) Publication 140-1 defines encryption standards and
The
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) certifies
encryption products. A browser certified by NIST is required
to access the new secure site. Netscape Communicator 4.x
and higher (U.S. version with strong encryption) is certified
by NIST, as is Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x and higher.
If your browser name is "Netscape"
and your Browser Version is "4.x", and there is a "U"
following the operating system name, you are prepared for CPARS
access. The "U" indicates Netscape's U.S. security version
with strong encryption. An "I" indicates the International
version with weak encryption and is not acceptable. If you
are not running Netscape 4.x (and higher) U.S. version, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer (or higher) with 128-bit encryption, you should
upgrade your browser as soon as possible.
If your browser name is Microsoft
Internet Explorer, please click on the "for information on..."
link below for information on configuring your browser.
NOTE: Downloading software
onto your personal computer may conflict with your command's standard
PC configuration and system accreditation. If this is the
case, please contact your Information Center or System Administrator
to acquire the correct browser version.
