Title

The Central Log Server must compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Synchronization of internal system clocks with an authoritative source provides uniformity of time stamps for systems with multiple system clocks and systems connected over a network.

Check Content

Verify the Central Log Server is configured to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source. If the Central Log Server is not configured to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Central Log Server to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-263585r982451_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-263585

Group Title: SRG-APP-000925

Expert Comments

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