Check: OSX8-00-00325
Apple OSX 10.8 STIG:
OSX8-00-00325
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The system must be configured to set the time automatically from a network time server. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
The system must be configured to set the time automatically from a network time server.
Check Content
To check the setting for using a network time server, run the following command: systemsetup -getusingnetworktime | grep On If this is set to "off" this is a finding.
Fix Text
To enable the system to use a network time server, run the following: sudo systemsetup -setusingnetworktime on
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-65831r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-51621
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000160 |
The information system synchronizes internal information system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with an organization-defined authoritative time source. |
Controls
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No controls are assigned to this check |