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The network time server must be an authorized DoD time source.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-51623 | OSX8-00-00330 | SV-65833r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Apple OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) Workstation STIG | 2015-02-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-53937r1_chk ) |
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| 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 (F-56423r1_fix) |
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| To define the server to use for time synchronization, run the following command: sudo systemsetup -setnetworktimeserver where |