Information
This policy setting allows you to specify whether the Windows NTP Server is enabled.
The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.
Rationale:
The configuration of proper time synchronization is critically important in an enterprise managed environment both due to the sensitivity of Kerberos authentication timestamps and also to ensure accurate security logging.
Impact:
None - this is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration, set the following Device Configuration Policy to Disabled:
To access the Device Configuration Policy from the Intune Home page:
Click Devices
Click Configuration profiles
Click Create profile
Select the platform (Windows 10 and later)
Select the profile (Administrative Templates)
Click Create
Enter a Name
Click Next
Configure the following Setting
Path: Computer Configuration\System\Windows Time Service\Time Providers
Setting Name: Enable Windows NTP Server
Configuration: Disabled
Select OK
Continue through the Wizard to complete the creation of the profile (profile assignments, applicability etc.)
Note: More than one configuration setting from each of the Configuration profiles (ex: Administrative Templates, Custom etc.) can be added to each Device Configuration Policy.
Default Value:
Disabled. (The computer cannot service NTP requests from other computers.)