Java Security Setting

Description

All NWCG/NFA Online students - the installed Java plugin software on your Windows PC must always be the current version!

Java, without warning, is periodically updated as security vulnerabilities are discoverd with the older version. Java is a critical software and is used to communicate between the student's computer (client) and the NFA Online learning management system (LMS) server to track and record student progress. Without a current version of Java plugin software on your Windows PC computer, your online course progress does not track and you are not be able to access course content, take exams or receive an NWCG completion certificate.

If you do not have administrative privileges on your Windows PC, you will need to contact your IT department to request they update your Windows PC.

First, verify and install the current Java Version and update: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp?detect=jre

Note 1: When Java is ready to install, close all IE browsers. After Java is installed, reboot your Windows PC.

Note 2: If your PC is a 64 bit system then you need both versions of Java (32 bit and 64 bit) installed and available for use by the Internet Explorer browser.

Note 3: Due to security vulnerabilities, older versions of Java will not run and will not allow you to launch content from the LMS. The installed Java must be the current version and update as indicated by the above verifiy Java link.

Java security settings required to access NWCG/NFA Online training:
After Java is installed, follow the instructions below to make changes in the Java Control Panel :

Step 1: Select the Window's "Start" button and under "All Programs" select "Configure Java".

Select Configure Java

Step 2: Select the "Security" Tab.

Select Security Tab

Step 3: Select "Edit Site List...".

Select "Edit Site list"

Step 4: Select "Add" button.

Select "Add"

Step 5: Under "Location" type the following URL: https://nfa.plateau.com
Note: The URL must be typed exactly as indicated above and ensure the "s" is included at the end of the "http" .

Type - https://nfa.plateau.com

Step 6: Select "OK" button.

Select "OK"

Step 7: Review the URL, if correct, select the "OK" button. (Note: If the URL is not exactly as indicated, repeat Steps 2 - 6.)

Review URL and Seclect "OK"

Note: If a Java pop up displays asking "to allow Java" when you launch the course, select "Run" and the content should launch.