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XCCDF
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000355-GPOS-00143
SRG-OS-000355-GPOS-00143
An XCCDF Group - A logical subset of the XCCDF Benchmark
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SRG-OS-000355-GPOS-00143
1 Rule
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The time service must synchronize with an appropriate DoD time source.
Low Severity
<VulnDiscussion>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 must 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 must synchronize with a secure, authorized time source.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>