2.4.3 Set 'ntp source' to Loopback Interface - 'NTP/SNTP is bound to loopback'

Information

Use a particular source address in Network Time Protocol (NTP) packets.

Solution

Bind the NTP service to the loopback interface.
hostname(config)#ntp source loopback {loopback_interface_number}

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/508

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

References: 800-53|AU-7, 800-53|AU-8, CSCv6|3.1, CSCv7|6.1

Plugin: Cisco

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