mediumservicesverified ✓rollback-safe
Ensure time synchronization is in use
chrony-enabled · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl
Description
The chronyd service must be enabled and running.
Rationale
The chronyd service provides essential system functionality. If it is not running, the system may not meet security requirements.
Check → Remediate
Checkservice_state
- name:
- chronyd
- active:
- true
- enabled:
- true
Remediateservice_enabled
- name:
- chronyd
- start:
- true
Framework references
CIS
rhel9 2.3.1rhel10 2.3.1rhel8 2.3.1
STIG
V-257944 / RHEL-09-252015V-280959 / RHEL-10-200541
NIST 800-53
AU-8
Live verification
rhel10:checkrhel8:checkrhel9:check
#service#ntp#time