STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cisco ACI NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026:

The Cisco ACI must record time stamps for audit records that can be mapped to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

DISA Rule

SV-271916r1168349_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-271916

Group Title

SRG-APP-000374-NDM-000299

Rule Version

CACI-ND-000001

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

CCI-001890 - Record time stamps for audit records that use Coordinated Universal Time, have a fixed local time offset from Coordinated Universal Time, or that include the local time offset as part of the time stamp.

Weight

Fix Recommendation

Configure NTP servers to provide UTC time.

1. Navigate to System >> Settings.
2. In the Navigation pane, click "Date and Time".
3. In the Work pane, choose "Display Format, then click "UTC".
4. Click "Update".

Check Contents

1. Navigate to System >> Settings.
2. In the Navigation pane, click "Date and Time".
3. Verify UTC is selected.

If the Cisco ACI is not configured to use the UTC time zone, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-271916

Documentable

False

Rule Version

CACI-ND-000001

Severity Override Guidance

1. Navigate to System >> Settings.
2. In the Navigation pane, click "Date and Time".
3. Verify UTC is selected.

If the Cisco ACI is not configured to use the UTC time zone, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

Target Key

5682