03.03.07—Time Stamps
>Control Description
Use internal system clocks to generate time stamps for audit records. Record time stamps for audit records that meet ⚙organization-defined granularity of time measurement and that use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), have a fixed local time offset from UTC, or include the local time offset as part of the time stamp.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What documented policies and procedures address 03.03.07?
- •Who is accountable for implementing and maintaining 03.03.07 controls?
- •How frequently are 03.03.07 requirements reviewed, and what triggers updates?
- •What process ensures changes to systems maintain compliance with 03.03.07 requirements?
- •How are exceptions to 03.03.07 requirements documented and approved?
Technical Implementation:
- •What technical controls enforce 03.03.07 in your environment?
- •How are 03.03.07 controls configured and maintained across all systems?
- •What automated mechanisms support 03.03.07 compliance?
- •How do you validate that 03.03.07 implementations achieve their intended security outcome?
- •What compensating controls exist if primary 03.03.07 controls cannot be fully implemented?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation proves 03.03.07 is implemented and operating effectively?
- •Can you provide configuration evidence showing how 03.03.07 is technically enforced?
- •What audit logs or monitoring data demonstrate ongoing 03.03.07 compliance?
- •Can you show evidence of a recent review or assessment of 03.03.07 controls?
- •What artifacts would you provide during an assessment to demonstrate 03.03.07 compliance?
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