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📖 What is Network Time Protocol (NTP)?

A networking protocol for clock synchronization between computer systems over packet-switched, variable-latency data networks.

🥋 Sensei Says:

"NTP is crucial for security! If your router clocks are out of sync, correlating Syslog messages during a security incident becomes almost impossible."

📚 Certification: Certified Network Associate (200-301)

🔑 What are the Key Concepts of Network Time Protocol (NTP)?

▸ Stratum Levels
▸ UDP Port 123
▸ Clock Synchronization

🎯 How does Network Time Protocol (NTP) appear on the 200-301 Exam?

Correlating syslogs across devices

Troubleshooting cert expiration due to bad time

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is NTP?

Network Time Protocol.

Why is NTP important?

For logging and cryptography.

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