Online security

The security features built into CommBiz allow you to adapt your service to suit the way you want to operate your business. Within the banking industry, security considerations are paramount for any online service. All CommBiz sessions between your systems and our CommBiz application are connected through a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) using 128 bit encryption. This is a widely used and accepted security method within the financial services industry.

Find out more about online security in our user guide (PDF 93kb) including how the security features of CommBiz protect you and additional steps you can take to protect yourself.

Permissions

CommBiz allows you to tightly control the access each staff member has and what they are able to do within the service. You can control the functionality provided to your staff using user permissions, role permissions and by controlling the number of authorised users.

Login security

Access to your CommBiz service is protected by the highest levels of security. Each user is authenticated using a login ID and password before being granted access to CommBiz. While all sessions are encrypted, security tokens are provided to all CommBiz authorisers. In addition, a NetLock USB device is designed to be used along with CommBiz security tokens to give extra protection against even the most sophisticated security threats. Comprehensive auditing and user activity provide further peace of mind.

Security alerts

View the latest Commonwealth Bank security alerts, including hoax emails in circulation, to ensure your business is not unwittingly affected by malicious threats. The Commonwealth Bank has processes in place to assist in detecting hoax and phishing email website and distribution networks and works with authorities to shut them down.  

Special Offer: Free McAfee® Internet Security for your PC 

When it comes to internet security for your PC, you can never have too much protection.

We’re offering all CommBiz users a free McAfee® Internet Security subscription for six months. With McAfee® Internet Security, you’ll enjoy software that will protect you online, all the time. 

McAfee® software is easy to install and use. Its continuous automatic updates ensure you’ll be running the most current security controls, allowing you to combat threats as they emerge. More than a simple anti-virus program, McAfee® Internet Security is feature-rich and easy to use.

CommBiz users can download the McAfee® Internet Security onto their computer at work or at home. All you need to take up this offer is to access your CommBiz service and under the Useful Links section on your CommBiz homepage select ‘McAfee® Internet Security Offer’.