The network device must be configured to 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-264308 | SRG-APP-000925-NDM-000330 | SV-264308r984165_rule | CCI-004923 | 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 | |||
| Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide | 2025-02-11 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-264308r984165_chk)
Verify the network device is configured to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.
If the network device 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-68129r984164_fix)
Configure the network device to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.