STIGQter: STIG Summary: IBM DataPower Network Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 24 Oct 2017:

The DataPower Gateway must compare internal information system clocks at least every 24 hours with an authoritative time server.

DISA Rule

SV-79639r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-65149

Group Title

SRG-APP-000371-NDM-000296

Rule Version

WSDP-NM-000098

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-001891 - The information system compares internal information system clocks on an organization-defined frequency with an organization-defined authoritative time source.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the DataPower Gateway to synchronize internal information system clocks to the authoritative time source (NTP servers).

In the DataPower WebGUI, go to Network >> Interface >> NTP Service. Specify the IP addresses of several approved NTP servers. The refresh interval may be defined at any value between 60 and 86400 seconds.

Check Contents

Using the DataPower web interface, go to Network >> Interface >> NTP Service. Confirm that the Administrative state is enabled, NTP Servers are configured, and that the Refresh Interval is set to 2040 seconds or less. If it is not, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-65149

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WSDP-NM-000098

Severity Override Guidance

Using the DataPower web interface, go to Network >> Interface >> NTP Service. Confirm that the Administrative state is enabled, NTP Servers are configured, and that the Refresh Interval is set to 2040 seconds or less. If it is not, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2861

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