The Importance of Time Synchronization

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Most computer networks rely on clocks. When the clocks in these computers do not agree with each other or with the correct time, several negative consequences may arise, including:

• Operations Failure
  
  Automated events like data backups or order processing may break because they do not start at a certain time or because tasks that are supposed to be carried out on different computers cannot be done in the proper sequence.
• Data Loss
  
  When you create, modify, or backup a file, the computer file system updates the time stamps for that file. Certain applications require these time stamps in order to be reasonably precise and accurate. If the file has an incorrect time stamp, some applications may perform an incorrect action or even crash. For example, when creating a backup of recently changed files, the computer may incorrectly skip archiving some files.
• Security Holes
  
  Since server access logs are a compilation of information from different hosts, it is essential that the time stamps are correct. Bad timekeeping may compromise the server's security because log files are inaccurate, and thus, administrators cannot trace hacker activities.

You can use Express TimeSync to keep your computer clocks in sync with the correct time to protect your network from these threats.