Chinook’s Edge School Division No.

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ISMS Procedures and Controls

Clock Synchronization Procedure

Relevant ISO
Reference No. Revision No.
Control No.
xx 1
10.10.6

Issue Date: June 19, 2013

Revision Date: June 19, 2013

Approved by: Ted Harvey

Title: Director, Technology Services

Version History

Version # Version Date Author Summary of Changes

1.0 Jan 22 2012 Ted Harvey

Approvals

Name Title Date of Approval Version #

Ray Hoppins

Distribution

Name Title Date of Issue Version No.

Document Control

Document Title Server Malware Protection

Document Location http://xxx.chinooksedge.ab.ca/

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Table of Contents

1.0 Overview...............................................................................................................................4
2.0 Purpose .................................................................................................................................4
3.0 Scope ....................................................................................................................................5
4.0 Risks ......................................................................................................................................6
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5.0 Procedure Detail ...................................................................................................................7
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6.0 Enforcement .........................................................................................................................8

If any member of IT staff is found to have breached this Procedure, they may be subject to
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If any user is found to have breached this security Procedure, they may be subject to disciplinary action.
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Any violation of the Procedure by a temporary worker, contractor or supplier may result in the
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7.0 Procedure Governance..........................................................................................................9

8.0 Definitions ..........................................................................................................................11
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1.0 Overview
The clocks of all relevant processing systems within the division shall be
synchronized with an agreed accurate time source(s).

2.0 Purpose

N e t w o r k a u t h e n t i c a t i o n p r o t o c o l s ,
t e l e p h o n e s y s t e m s a n d a c t i v i t y a u d i t s
r e l y o n a c c u r a t e ti m e t o c o r r e l a t e
s e c u r i t y e v e n t s a n d l o g s a c r o s s
s y s t e m s .

A l l s y s t e m c l o c k s s h o u l d b e
a u t o m a t i c a ll y s y n c h r o n i z e d w i t h a n
a c c u r a t e ti m e s o u r c e . D e t e r m i n i n g t h e
ti m e e v e n t s t o o k p l a c e i s o f p a r a m o u n t
i m p o r t a n c e f o r t h e p r o p e r l o g g i n g o f
a u d i t t r a il s , i n c i d e n t h a n d l i n g , s c h o o l
b e l l s , v i d e o s u r v e i ll a n c e , e t c .

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3.0 Scope

This procedure encompasses any device that:

1. Creates activity, incident or authentications logs.

2. Timestamps digital records, e.g. records management software, email, video

recordings.

3. Relies on time synchronization.

4. Uses time activation to initiate tasks, programs, etc.

This includes, but is not limited to, printers, photocopiers, computers, switches and
Servers.

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4.0 Risks

Inaccurate timestamps may reduce the originations ability to perform accurate

auditing of incidents.

Systems may initiate actions at the wrong time creating undesirable effects.

The Integrity and/or Availability of data may be reduced.

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5.0 Procedure Detail

1. The Division should include at least two synchronized time sources to retrieve
time from on a regular basis, so time stamps are consistent,

2. Public Key and certification servers will use the division time ources to ensure
Certification Authority uses accurate time stamps.

3. Internal clocks on systems should also be synchronized to match the operating

system time.

4. Ensure that each system’s clock is synched to a common time source, so that
the timestamps will match those of other systems.

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6.0 Enforcement

Systems will be routinely checked by the Data owner at leat twice and
year and confirmation logged in the site level documentation.

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7.0 Procedure Governance

The following table identifies who within CESD is Accountable,

Responsible, Informed or Consulted with regards to this Procedure.
The following definitions apply:
• Responsible – the person(s) responsible for developing and
implementing the Procedure.

• Accountable – the person who has ultimate accountability and

authority for the Procedure.

• Consulted – the person(s) or groups to be consulted prior to final

Procedure implementation or 
 amendment.

• Informed – the person(s) or groups to be informed after Procedure

implementation or 
 amendment.

Responsible Core Team - Technology Services

Accountable Director Technology Services

Consulted Technology Committee,

All Technology Department Employees, All

Informed
Contractors.

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8.0 Definitions
TERM DEFINITION

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9.0 References

10.10.6, ISO/IEC 27002 Code of practice for information security management,

2005

Kaon Security – ISO 27002:2007 Audit Standard

http://www.kaonsecurity.co.nz/TFCC_demo/NZS27002.html

Unified Compliance (2005-12). Synchronize clocks to an accurate and universal time

source. UCF ID 01340
http://www.unifiedcompliance.com/matrices/live/01340.html

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