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Kronos, Java, and Web Browser Security

Kronos, Java, and Web Browser Security. Chris Wilkins. What is Java?. 3 rd party software installed on PCs (also a programming language) It is the underlying technology that powers modern programs including utilities, games, and business applications

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Kronos, Java, and Web Browser Security

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  1. Kronos, Java, and Web Browser Security Chris Wilkins

  2. What is Java? • 3rd party software installed on PCs (also a programming language) • It is the underlying technology that powers modern programs including utilities, games, and business applications • Java runs on more than 850 million personal computers and on billions of devices worldwide

  3. Java Issues • Java is used by Kronos, Nolij, and other UGA systems • Kronos, and other systems, require a specific version of Java (Java 6 vs. Java 7) • Oracle releases frequent updates to Java due to security issues • Kronos and other systems do not release updates as frequently

  4. Java Issues • UGA’s current Kronos system only supports Java 6 • Oracle will stop supporting Java 6 this month • UGA is currently upgrading to the latest version of Kronos • The new version of Kronos supports Java 7

  5. After the Kronos Upgrade • After the Kronos upgrade later this month, all of these Java issues will go away, right? • Unfortunately, no. • One of the bigger Java issues will go away (Java 6 vs. Java 7) • However, Java continues to make international headlines with newly discovered security issues • This will continue, requiring frequent Java updates to your PC

  6. Recommendations • If possible, do not use the Kronos Java interface • Kronos offers a non-Java user interface • This interface works well for employees and supervisors • Add punches, leave, & comments • Approve/Signoff time cards • For advanced Kronos access, unit payroll employees must use the Java user interface (create new records, account change, hourly rate change, etc.)

  7. Questions? • Chris Wilkins • cwilkins@uga.edu • 706-542-8190

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