Ax-OS must compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with an organization-defined authoritative time source.

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.

Satisfies: SRG-APP-000925, SRG-APP-000371, SRG-APP-000372, SRG-APP-000374, SRG-APP-000920

From the Axonius Toolbox (accessed via Secure Shell [SSH]) Main Actions Menu, select the following options:

System Actions >> Advanced System Actions >> NTP Sources

If any NTP sources listed are not an authoritative time source approved by the authorizing official (AO), this is a finding.

From the Axonius Toolbox (accessed via SSH) Main Actions Menu, select the following options:

System Actions >> Advanced System Actions >> Configure NTP

Enter the hostname/IP of an AO-approved authoritative time source.