3.1.30 Ensure 'log_timezone' is set correctly

Information

The log_timezone setting specifies the time zone to use in timestamps within log messages. This value is cluster-wide, so that all sessions will report timestamps consistently. Unless directed otherwise by your organization's logging policy, set this to either GMT or UTC.
Rationale:
Log entry timestamps should be configured for an appropriate time zone as defined by your organization's logging policy to ensure a lack of confusion around when a logged event occurred.

Solution

Execute the following SQL statement(s) to remediate this setting:
postgres=# alter system set log_timezone = 'GMT';
ALTER SYSTEM
postgres=# select pg_reload_conf();
pg_reload_conf
----------------
t
(1 row)
Default Value:
GMT

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/2234

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

References: 800-53|AU-12, CSCv6|6, CSCv7|6.3

Plugin: PostgreSQLDB

Control ID: ceef84de84c748b32d0abba0b418e0db6c393b97ca48eecb239a002a764c8cf1