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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-263585 SRG-APP-000925-AU-000420 SV-263585r982451_rule Medium
Description
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.
STIG Date
Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide 2024-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-67485r982450_chk )
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 (F-67393r981839_fix)
Configure the Central Log Server to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.