IP Network Synchronization
Accurate time across the network is critical for the proper operation of a growing number of applications and communications protocols, as well as for the security and general health of the network. Accurate computer time is a necessity for new authentication systems such as Kerberos and other ticket granting systems. Correct time is also necessary for proper initiation and control of automated processes. Accurate network time is important for regulatory compliance, billing systems, network diagnostics, digital forensics and process analysis. IT security policies rely on synchronized network time to relate firewall activity with intrusions and network actions.
A simple and reliable approach for time synchronization is to use network time protocol (NTP) along with a secure time server that operates from behind the firewall. NTP and a simpler version known as simple network time protocol (SNTP) is supported by virtually every operating system (UNIX, Linux, Windows and others) and network device.
As a leading global provider of GPS-enabled time servers, Spectracom provides a secure, accurate, and reliable time source to protect you from the many vulnerabilities and legal liabilities of an unsynchronized network or when using an internet time server. Spectracom time servers improve internal controls for time stamping, auditing, authentication protocols, and file/data logs. With a Spectracom NetClock®/GPS time server, you’re network is secure and time is accurate.
- Enhanced network security
- Regulatory compliance
- Authentication support
- Low cost investment protection
- Legally traceable time®
Improve your network management with a high performance scalable solution that supports: Active Directory® · Time Stamping · File Logs · Access Security · Remote Monitoring Logs · Server Log Files · Audit Trails · Access Controls · VPN · Passwords · Authentication · Financial Reporting · Record Keeping · Time and Attendance · Building Access Control · Billing Systems · EDI · H/R Systems · Digital IDs · Business Transactions · Enterprise Applications · Internal Security Policies
Client and network software for synchronization management
Spectracom offers PresenTense software to make Windows time synchronization and auditing of time synchronization easier to install via an NTP client and easier to manage, via a network clock LAN analyzer.
A unique solution for synchronizing isolated networking
Provide computer NTP timing to physically separate servers or clients. Spectracom’s Ethernet Time Server Model 9288 takes an ASCII time code input via RS-485 (provided by a NetClock/GPS time server), and acts as stratum-1 NTP server via Ethernet.
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