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The VMM must synchronize internal information system clocks to the authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than one second.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-207464 SRG-OS-000356-VMM-001340 SV-207464r854637_rule Medium
Description
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.
STIG Date
Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide 2023-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-7721r365796_chk )
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.
Fix Text (F-7721r365797_fix)
Configure the VMM to synchronize internal information system clocks to the authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than one second.