Although we have state-of-the-art technology to help prevent malicious cyberattacks, your chosen username and password are the initial gatekeeper to protecting your data on any website, including ours. Using unique user names and strong passwords are the first line of defense to ensure your information stored within your banking, shopping, and social media accounts remain secure.
Below are some tips to help ensure that not only your online banking with Rockland Trust remains safe, but all your other various logins as well.
- Don’t use your email address as your User ID. If you do, we recommend changing to a new unique user name
- Always use a password that is at least 12 characters, including upper case, lower case, numbers, and special characters
- Don’t use the same credentials across multiple websites
- Consider using a personal password manager to manage and protect your passwords.
- Use multi-factor authentication to access websites that store or process your sensitive information
- Subscribe to security monitoring services that are often available for free through credit card companies
- Determine if your email has been compromised in other data breaches by visiting HaveIBeenPwned.com.
- If you re-use a password associated with a breached website, change that password across all websites it’s used
- Do not share your passwords with anyone
We encourage you to remain vigilant and utilize strong security practices. Personal data is the most sought after item fraudsters want. In following the tips above, you set up a great first line of defense against fraudsters attempting to access your data and information. If you ever have security concerns, you can always visit our Security Center at
RocklandTrust.com/Security for more tips to keep you and your information safe.
