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E-mail addresses for faculty are first initial last name @whufsd.org

Example: jdoe@whufsd.org

 

 

 

 

Internet Explorer 7 Security Certificate Error

    Our district email server uses secure encryption which requires a security certificate to be implemented.  Internet Explorer web browsers prior to Internet Explorer 7 allowed for a self published certificate to be used without any errors.

    The recently released Internet Explorer 7 has enhanced security features that ensure the certificate is issued by a trusted certificate authority and does not allow for a self published security certificates to be used.

   Your E-Mail can still be accessed by clicking on "Continue to this website (Not Recommended)."  We do not recommend ignoring this error elsewhere on the internet. We are currently looking into purchasing a Trusted Certificate for our server to minimize the confusion this new security feature causes.

 

What is a Security Certificate?

    Installing a security certificate enables the Secure Socket Layer capabilities built into major browsers and web servers. SSL is a standard method for protecting web communications by providing message encryption, server authentication, message integrity and client authentication for a TCP/IP connection. Encryption makes it very difficult for messages to be intercepted and decrypted. A security certificate acts as the key used to decrypt encrypted messages by an authenticated message receiver.  We use SSL for transmitting and accepting secure information (such as passwords) or for encrypting entire sessions that are expected to contain private or confidential information.

    When asked whether or not to accept a security certificate, the decision should be based on the nature of the information that will be exchanged. Accepting a security certificate is similar to adding an insurance policy. Accepting the certificate ensures that the website has a relationship with a guarantor that provides encryption and certifies that the site is secure.