The first time you try to access the secured links from outside the B0 domain to make an entry or comment in the CDF e-logs,  your browser will create a separate window that looks like this:
 

This window informs the user that the signer of the Certificate is not on the Web browser's list of recognized Certificate Authorities.  You should then click on the "Next" button to proceed.   A new window is then displayed that looks like this:
 

This window describes the Certificate being presented and allows you to examine the information contained in the Certificate. You should then click on the "Next" button to proceed. A new window is then displayed that looks like this:
 

This window gives you the option of accepting this Certificate only for the duration of the browser session or forever.   The "self signed" CDF online Certificate expires 4 year from now, so it is recommended that you chose "forever".  You should then click on the "Next" button to proceed.  A new window is then displayed that looks like:
 

This window gives you option of being warned when encryption is taking place, which means windows like this:
 

are displayed whenever you are entering/leaving a secured site.  This is your choice.  You should then click on the "Next" button to proceed.  A final window is then displayed that looks like:
 

This final window completes the process of allowing your Web browser to recognize the Certificate from the B0 online Apache SSL server.   You should then click on "Finish" to end the process.   Until the CDF online Certificate expires or the DOE provides a new one, when you attempt to make a entry or comment in a CDF e-log for the first time in a browser session, your username/password should then be encrypted before being sent over the Internet.