Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3472 | WN08-CC-000069 | SV-48116r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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The Windows Time Service controls time synchronization settings. Time synchronization is essential for authentication and auditing purposes. If the Windows Time Service is used, it must synchronize with a secure, authorized time source. Domain-joined systems are automatically configured to synchronize with domain controllers. If an NTP server is configured, it must synchronize with a secure, authorized time source. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44842r1_chk ) |
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Review the following registry values: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\W32time\Parameters\ Value Name: Type Type: REG_SZ Value: Possible values are NoSync, NTP, NT5DS, AllSync and Value Name: NTPServer Type: REG_SZ Value: "address of the time server" The following would be a finding: "Type" has a value of "NTP" or "Allsync" AND the "NTPServer" value is set to "time.windows.com" or other unauthorized server. The following would not be a finding: The referenced registry values do not exist. "Type" has a value of "NoSync" or "NT5DS". "Type" has a value of "NTP" or "Allsync" AND the "NTPServer" is blank or configured to an authorized time server. For DoD organizations, the US Naval Observatory operates stratum 1 time servers, identified at http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/ntp.html. Time synchronization will occur through a hierarchy of time servers down to the local level. Clients and lower level servers will synchronize with an authorized time server in the hierarchy. Domain-joined systems are automatically configured to synchronize with domain controllers, and it would not be a finding unless this is changed. |
Fix Text (F-41253r1_fix) |
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If the system needs to be configured to an NTP server, configure the system to point to an authorized time server by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Windows Time Service -> Time Providers -> "Configure Windows NTP Client" to "Enabled", and configure the "NtpServer" field to point to an authorized time server. |