Kronos, Java, and Web Browser Security

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Kronos, Java, and Web Browser Security

• Chris Wilkins

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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

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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

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Java Issues

• UGAs 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

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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

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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.)

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Questions?

• Chris Wilkins
• cwilkins_at_uga.edu
• 706-542-8190