The Ubuntu operating system must synchronize internal information system clocks to the authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than one second.ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:97836 | Date: (C)2024-02-08 (M)2024-02-12 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: unix |
Inaccurate time stamps make it more difficult to correlate events and can lead to an inaccurate analysis. Determining the correct time a particular event occurred on a system is critical when conducting forensic analysis and investigating system events.