Eliminate Java and TN3270 Risks

Many TN3270 clients rely on Java or HLLAPI to provide standard emulation functions. Traditional thick-client TN3270 terminal emulators often require code components, typically written in Java, to run on user devices. This setup necessitates the installation of Java Virtual Machines (JVMs), which are notorious for their vulnerabilities to cyberattacks. Additionally, using outdated browsers with Java plug-ins further exacerbates these security risks.

Beyond the security concerns related to Java, there are other potential vulnerabilities associated with TN3270 emulators. These include the risks posed by user-developed TN3270 macros, the lack of audit trails for TN3270 application access, possible exposure of hidden fields in 3270 applications, VPN issues with third-party mainframe access, and other drawbacks associated with traditional thick-client TN3270 emulators.

Virtel Web Access offers a fully browser-based 3270 emulation solution that eliminates the risks tied to device-based TN3270 emulators. By leveraging ubiquitous Internet technologies (such as HTTPS, HTML, and JavaScript), it enables users to securely access 3270 mainframe applications from any web browser on any web-enabled device.