2.1.1.3 Ensure chrony is configured - chrony server/pool

Information

chrony is a daemon which implements the Network Time Protocol (NTP) is designed to synchronize system clocks across a variety of systems and use a source that is highly accurate. More information on chrony can be found at http://chrony.tuxfamily.org/. chrony can be configured to be a client and/or a server.

Rationale:

If chrony is in use on the system proper configuration is vital to ensuring time synchronization is working properly.
This recommendation only applies if chrony is in use on the system.

Solution

Add or edit server or pool lines to /etc/chrony.conf as appropriate:

server <remote-server>
Add or edit the OPTIONS in /etc/sysconfig/chronyd to include '-u chrony':
OPTIONS='-u chrony'

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2449

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

References: 800-53|AU-8, CSCv7|6.1

Plugin: Unix

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