The Central Log Server must compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-263585 | SRG-APP-000925 | SRG-APP-000925-AU-000420 | SV-263585r982451_rule | 2026-02-12 | 3 |
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.
ℹ️ Check
Verify the Central Log Server is configured to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.
If the Central Log Server 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
Configure the Central Log Server to compare the internal system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with organization-defined authoritative time source.