How to answer 'Are system clocks synchronized across all infrastructure via NTP?' on a CAIQ
I. Reviewer Guidance & Pitfalls
Confirm all servers and database instances synchronize against trusted Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers (e.g. Amazon Time Sync Service) to ensure reliable log correlation.
II. Example Answer Passing Enterprise Audit
Compliant Response
Sealed · IVS-10
Yes. All production instances, containers, and databases synchronize with UTC via Amazon Time Sync Service (NTP) to maintain accurate timestamping for security audit logs (SOC 2, CC7.2).
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