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title: NTP update (January 2023)

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# NTP update (January 2023)

## NTS

NTS client functionality has now been implemented. This includes NTS key exchange and the handling of NTP extension fields.

## New algorithm

We are in the process of merging the new algorithm. For the time being it is behind a feature flag, but we're thinking about making it the default relatively quickly (it is just that much better than the standard NTP algorithm).

Cloudflare have told us what their needs are wrt. NTP, and our new algorithm and its configuration parameters match those needs. Cloudflare have said they are interested in testing the new algorithm. (actual adoption is not out of the question, but will take a while)

## Fedora

We're working with a sponsor to bring ntpd-rs to the Fedora package repository. We've also identified some topics that we still need to address before submitting to Fedora is possible (e.g. go over our dependencies and see if we can remove any).

## Planning the audit

We are working with a pentester of Radically Open Security to prepare for the audit. The audit will start mid-March and will be completed at the beginning of April.

# Planned work

In February, for milestone 3 (NTS) we plan to work on:

- finish work on the new algorithm
- implement NTS server functionality

See https://github.com/memorysafety/ntpd-rs/issues (NTS milestone).
