Secure Session Icon

When an SSL connection is established, a padlock icon is displayed in the Personal Communications status bar. Depending on the level of encryption, the icon is accompanied by a number (0, 40, 56, 128, 168, 256). If the session is not TLS/SSL-based, the icon shows as unlocked.

You can display information about the security aspects of your session by clicking Communication → Security Information from the session menu bar. This provides details about the certificates exchanged during TLS/SSL negotiations between client and server.