Ensure time synchronization is in useID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:68746 | Date: (C)2021-01-31 (M)2023-12-20 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: unix |
System time should be synchronized between all systems in an environment. This is typically done by establishing an authoritative time server or set of servers and having all systems synchronize their clocks to them.
Rationale:
Time synchronization is important to support time sensitive security mechanisms like Kerberos and also ensures log files have consistent time records across the enterprise, which aids in forensic investigations.