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V-207464

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must synchronize internal information system clocks to the authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than one second.

Rule ID

SV-207464r984238_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-004926

Discussion

Inaccurate time stamps make it more difficult to correlate events and can lead to an inaccurate analysis. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events. Synchronizing internal VMM clocks provides uniformity of time stamps for VMMs with multiple system clocks and systems connected over a network.

Check Content

Verify the VMM synchronizes internal information system clocks to the authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than one second.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to synchronize internal information system clocks to the authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than one second.