The macOS system must enable time synchronization daemon.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-259451 | APPL-14-000180 | SV-259451r940975_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The macOS time synchronization daemon (timed) must be enabled for proper time synchronization to an authorized time server. Note: The time synchronization daemon is enabled by default on macOS. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000355-GPOS-00143,SRG-OS-000356-GPOS-00144 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple macOS 14 (Sonoma) Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-01-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-63190r940973_chk ) |
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| Verify the macOS system is configured to enable time synchronization daemon with the following command: /bin/launchctl list | /usr/bin/grep -c com.apple.timed If the result is not "1", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-63098r940974_fix) |
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| Configure the macOS system to enable time synchronization daemon with the following command: /bin/launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.timed.plist |