Rule version SRG-OS-000356-VMM-001340 · STIG v2 · 2026-09-04
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.
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.
Configure the VMM to synchronize internal information system clocks to the authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than one second.