Security Policy
Security Policy
Our members' security and privacy are critically important issues for SSGA Upromise 529. We are proud of the innovations we have made to protect your data and personal identity throughout the SSGA Upromise 529 website.
SSGA Upromise 529 protects your data by:
- Monitoring for intrusion attempts - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
- SSL, Data, and Password encryption technology;
- Firewalls and systems monitoring;
- Security audits and inspections by leading security firms.
How Does SSGA Upromise 529 Protect Your Security?
The security of your personal information, transactions and savings is our priority at SSGA Upromise 529. Using the Secure Sockets Layer protocol (SSL), SSGA Upromise 529 automatically encrypts your sensitive information in transit from your computer to ours. Once your information reaches us, it resides on servers that are configured for maximum security and are continuously monitored for unauthorized changes. SSGA Upromise 529 security architecture and security procedures are audited and inspected by industry leaders specializing in security processes and technologies.
How Can You Help SSGA Upromise 529 Protect Your Security?
Username and Password
Choose a password that will be difficult for others to guess. Do not use obvious or easily accessed data such as your name, initials, Social Security number, mother's maiden name, phone number, address, family birthdays, family names, pets, or any combination of the previous. We emphasize the importance of choosing a unique and secure password to help ensure your protection. SSGA Upromise 529 will never contact you to solicit your username or password. Never provide them to anyone.
Close Your Browser When Finished
After you have finished your session, log out and close your browser to erase information that may have been stored on your computer during your session. Any information you entered during your session may be temporarily stored in the memory storage area of your computer until you close the browser. Logging off and closing your browser will clear this temporary storage area from your computer.
