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

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mediumV-264308SRG-APP-000925SRG-APP-000925-NDM-000330SV-264308r984165_rule2025-09-105

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 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

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