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Ensure chrony is configured

chrony-sources · RHEL ≥ 8 · 1 impl

Description

Chrony must be configured with authoritative time sources.

Rationale

Without reliable time sources, system clocks may drift, compromising log accuracy and time-based security controls.

Check → Remediate

Checkcommand
chronyc sources 2>/dev/null | grep -E '^\^' | head -1
expected_exit:
0
Remediateconfig_set_dropin
dir:
/etc/chrony.d
file:
00-kensa-sources.conf
key:
pool
value:
{{ chrony_ntp_pool }}
restart:
chronyd

Framework references

CIS

rhel9 2.3.2rhel10 2.3.2rhel8 2.3.2

STIG

V-230484

NIST 800-53

AU-8

Live verification

rhel10:checkrhel8:checkrhel9:check
#chrony#ntp#time