Security

Your security is our paramount concern, so Yorkshire Bank’s Internet Banking service has been designed to provide security that is among the best in the market place. 

• Access is restricted to registered users and controlled by a comprehensive layered security infrastructure
• Our servers employ the maximum level of protection for your account information, using 128-bit SSL encryption
• Our security system has been vetted and approved by external security consultants
• Our security infrastructure includes the use of multiple firewalls, complemented by an intrusion detection system that alerts our security teams to any attempted security breaches

This section explains:

• Measures you should take to protect your information
• How to protect your computer
• The security procedures Yorkshire Bank has put in place to protect you
• A glossary of security terms and what they mean

We also recommend you install a personal firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware software to protect your PC from unwanted viruses and Trojans.  We can offer you a 50% discount on Internet security software to help with this.

Other useful resources

You may also like to check these independent sources for further security advice and information:

• Bank Safe Online (opens in new window): helpful guides, links to security software vendors, plus information on the latest threats, provided by APACS, the UK Payments Association
• Financial Services Authority (opens in new window): publications including "Checking Your Identity" and useful information on identity-theft
• Stop ID Fraud (opens in new window): help and advice on how to protect yourself against identity fraud