Details
This setting controls whether Google Chrome can send queries to a Google time service for accurate timestamps. This check helps in validation of certificates.
The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled(1)
Rationale:
Google Chrome uses a network time service to randomly track times from a trusted external service. This allows Google Chrome the ability for verification of a certificate’s validity and is important for certificate validation.
Impact:
None – This is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:
Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesGoogleGoogle ChromeAllow queries to a Google time service
Default Value:
Unset (Same as Enabled, but user can change)
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Configuration Management.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.