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V-264308

CAT II (Medium)

The network device must be configured to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.

Rule ID

SV-264308r984165_rule

STIG

Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide

Version

V5R4

CCIs

CCI-004923

Discussion

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.

Check Content

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

Configure the network device to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.