Enable Windows NTP ClientID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:19036 | Date: (C)2014-05-29 (M)2023-07-04 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
The Enable Windows NTP Client machine setting should be configured correctly.
Specifies whether the Windows NTP Client is enabled. Enabling the Windows NTP Client allows your computer to synchronize its computer clock with other NTP servers. You may want to disable this service if you decide to use a third-party time provider.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Windows Time Service\Time Providers\Enable Windows NTP Client
(2) KEY: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\W32time\TimeProviders\NtpClient\Enabled
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |