The system is configured to use an unauthorized time server.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Windows Time Service - Configure NTP Client

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-25174r1_rule The system is configured to use an unauthorized time server.

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The Windows Time Service controls time synchronization settings. Time synchronization is essential for authentication and auditing purposes. If the Windows Time Service is used, it should synchronize with a secure, authorized time source. Domain joined systems are automatically configured to synchronize with domain controllers. If an NTP server is configured it should synchronize with a secure, authorized time source.

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If the system needs to be configured to an NTP server, configure the system to point to an authorized time server by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Windows Time Service -> Time Providers “Configure Windows NTP Client” to “Enabled”, and configure the “NtpServer” field to point to an authorized time server.

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