BridgeStation now uses https

SSL is a type of protocol that adds a level of security to online transactions. A security certificate will help protect the structure information that the user enters on the website. When the user enters information on BridgeStation, it is sent over the Internet to be updated by the system. While this information is in transit the unscrupulous can intercept it and then make use of it. In order to keep private information from fraudsters SSL encrypts it.

Using a special process the SSL turns that information into random letters, numbers and symbols. If it is intercepted, the information looks garbled and useless. In addition to turning sensitive information into useless information, the SSL certificate also issues a key that can decode the message. Only the programme or server that has the proper key can turn the useless information back into usable information.