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The HYCU server must be configured to synchronize internal information system clocks using redundant authoritative time sources.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-246842 | HYCU-AU-000019 | SV-246842r768190_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The loss of connectivity to a particular authoritative time source will result in the loss of time synchronization (free-run mode) and increasingly inaccurate time stamps on audit events and other functions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HYCU for Nutanix Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-08-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-50274r768188_chk ) |
|---|
| HYCU is a VM that synchronizes time with the Nutanix or VMware platform as part of maintenance task using the "chronyd" daemon. To verify the service is up and running, execute the following command: systemctl status chronyd If service is not active (running), this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-50228r768189_fix) |
|---|
| Verify time synchronization by logging on to the HYCU console and executing the following command: sudo systemctl start chronyd Additional assistance can be found at: https://support.hycu.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005424345-HYCU-system-time |