Episode 49 — Time Synchronization and NTP Security
This episode discusses the importance of accurate timekeeping for authentication, logging, and system coordination in cloud environments. We explain how the Network Time Protocol (NTP) operates, why time drift can cause authentication failures or log mismatches, and how to configure secure time sources. Topics include Network Time Security (NTS) for protecting NTP communications and redundancy strategies for maintaining reliable synchronization.
We also examine security risks such as NTP amplification attacks and methods for restricting access to time services. On the Cloud+ exam, time synchronization concepts often appear in network configuration and troubleshooting scenarios, making them essential for both theoretical and applied understanding. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, your destination for more prepcasts, books, and time synchronization best practice materials.
