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8.4: Standardize Time Synchronization
CIS 18
8.4

Standardize Time Synchronization

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Requirement description

Standardize time synchronization. Configure at least two synchronized time sources across
enterprise assets, where supported.

How to fill the requirement

CIS 18 controls

8.4: Standardize Time Synchronization

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Technical cyber security
Security systems and logging
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Examples of other requirements this task affects

12.4.4: Clock synchronisation
ISO 27001
8.17: Clock synchronization
ISO 27001
PR.PT-1: Audit/log records are determined, documented, implemented, and reviewed in accordance with policy.
CyberFundamentals
2.3.9: Synchronize time across devices and use trusted time sources
NSM ICT-SP
3.2.6: Prevent manipulation of monitoring-data
NSM ICT-SP
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Clock synchronization
1. Task description

Synchronizing clocks between different systems allows for good interoperability, as well as easier tracking of problem situations and perception of event flows.

An organization must use a reliable source to adjust and synchronize time, at least for systems that are critical to its operations. When suitable organization should use two sources.

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