Check: OSX8-00-00330
Apple OSX 10.8 STIG:
OSX8-00-00330
(in version v1 r2)
Title
The network time server must be an authorized DoD time source. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The system must be configured to set the time automatically from a network time server. The network time server must be an authorized DoD time source.
Check Content
To display the server used to synchronize time with, run the following command: systemsetup -getnetworktimeserver If the incorrect organizationally-defined server is listed, this is a finding.
Fix Text
To define the server to use for time synchronization, run the following command: sudo systemsetup -setnetworktimeserver <IP or FQDN> where <IP or FQDN> is the IP address or fully qualified domain name of the time server to use.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-65833r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-51623
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
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
Number | Title |
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No controls are assigned to this check |