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V-38620: The system clock must be synchronized continuously, or at least daily.
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Enabling the "ntpd" service ensures that the "ntpd" service will be running
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and that the system will synchronize its time to any servers specified. This
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is important whether the system is configured to be a client (and synchronize
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only its own clock) or it is also acting as an NTP server to other systems.
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Synchronizing time is essential for authentication services such as Kerberos,
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but it is also important for maintaining accurate logs and auditing possible
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security breaches.
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Details: `V-38620 in STIG Viewer`_.
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.. _V-38620 in STIG Viewer: https://www.stigviewer.com/stig/red_hat_enterprise_linux_6/2015-05-26/finding/V-38620
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Notes for deployers
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.. include:: developer-notes/V-38620.rst
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