This site uses a Verisign SSL Web Server Certificate to offer secure communications by encrypting all data to and from the site.
How You Can Tell You're Browsing a Secure Website
In order to be sure that information transferred between your browser and this site is secure, it is important to be aware of the security information available to you through your browser.
Once you enter this site, your connection to our server becomes secure. If you have not turned off the display of the warnings you will receive a message similar to the following

IE Explorer Security Warning Screen

Netscape Security Warning Screen
To confirm this, look at the bottom part of your browser window. If you see an unbroken key or a closed lock (depending upon your browser) you can be sure that your information is secure.
You can also ensure security by checking the URL line of your browser. When you enter this site, the first characters of the site address will change from "http" to "https."
Browser Security Examples

Example of a "closed lock" symbol in an Internet Explorer Browser

Example of a "closed lock" symbol in a Netscape Communicator Browser