The operating system must use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records.

From General Purpose Operating System SRG

Associated with: CCI-000159

SV-70929r1_rule The operating system must use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records.

Vulnerability discussion

Without an internal clock used as the reference for the time stored on each event to provide a trusted common reference for the time, forensic analysis would be impeded. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events.If the internal clock is not used, the system may not be able to provide time stamps for log messages. Additionally, externally generated time stamps may not be accurate.

Check content

Verify the operating system uses internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the operating system to use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records.

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