Microsoft has released an update that changes a security setting in Internet Explorer. This setting, when changed, will keep you from being able to access any of our services. We are currently in the process of upgrading our systems, however this process will take several months as we have many systems that must be converted before the upgrade can be completed.

1.) Open Internet Explorer
2.) Click the "Tools" Option on the menu bar
3.) Select "Internet Options" on the drop down menu
4.) Once the Internet Options Dialog Box opens, select the "Advanced" tab
5.) On the "Advanced" tab, scroll down to the bottom or to the section entitled "Security"
6.) Locate and Enable BOTH of the following options by checking them
        * Use SSL 2.0
        * Use SSL 3.0

An instructional video for the above steps can be found here:
http://services.georgiasouthern.edu/aux/asis/techtips/SSL20/
(requires the flash plugin for your browser)

Proceed to the Permit System

Proceed to the Citation System

Delete the temporary Internet files

To delete the temporary Internet files, follow these steps:

1.	Start Internet Explorer.
2.	On the Tools menu, click Internet Options , and then click the General tab.
3.	Under Temporary Internet files , click Delete Cookies .
4.	Click OK when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.
5.	Click Delete Files .
6.	Click OK when you are prompted to confirm the deletion.
7.	Under History , click Clear History .
8.	Click Yes when you are prompted to delete your history of visited Web sites.
9.	Click OK .

Configure security, content, and advanced settings in Internet Explorer

To configure security, content, and advanced settings in Internet Explorer, follow these steps:

1.	Configure the security settings for the Trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer. To do this, follow these steps: a. In Internet Explorer, on the Tools menu, click Internet Options , and then click the Security tab. b. Click Trusted sites , and then click Default Level . c. Add the SSL Secured (128-Bit) Web site to the Trusted sites zone. To do this, click Sites , type the URL of the site in the Add this Web site to the zone box, click Add , click OK , and then click Apply .
2.	Clear the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) state and AutoComplete history. To do this, follow these steps: a. Click the Content tab. b. Under Certificates , click Clear SSL State . c. Click OK when you receive the message that the SSL cache was successfully cleared. d. Under Personal information , click AutoComplete . e. Under Clear AutoComplete history , click Clear Forms , and then click OK when you are prompted to confirm the operation. f. Click Clear Passwords , click OK when you are prompted to clear all previously saved passwords, and then click OK two times.
3.	Verify that Internet Explorer is configured to use SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0. To do this, follow these steps: a. Click the Advanced tab. b. Under Security in the Settings box, select the Use SSL 2.0 and Use SSL 3.0 check boxes (if they are not already selected), and then click OK .

Verify that the date and time settings on your computer are correct

To verify that your computer is configured with the correct date and time settings, follow these steps:

1.	Click Start , and then click Control Panel .
2.	Click Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options , and then click Date and Time .
3.	Click the Date & Time tab.
4.	Make sure that the date and time settings are configured to use the current date and time, and then click OK .

Verify that your computer is using 128-bit encryption

To verify that your computer is using 128-bit encryption, follow these steps:

1.	Start Internet Explorer.
2.	On the Help menu, click About Internet Explorer .
3.	The level of encryption on your computer appears next to the words Cipher Strength . Verify that the Cipher Strength value appears as 128-bit .
4.	Click OK .

More steps in addition to these can be found at Microsoft's website. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813444