What does the SMA backup include related to users?

The backup of the SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) system includes user groups and access policies because these elements are essential for managing and controlling user access within the network. User groups help to segment users based on roles or privileges, enabling a more organized approach to access rights. Access policies determine what resources different user groups can access, ensuring that security protocols are strictly followed. By including these components in backups, the SMA ensures that in the event of a system restore, not only are the users maintained, but their associated access rights and group affiliations are preserved, facilitating efficient continuity of operations and security postures.

Pending user requests, admin user accounts, and authentication logs, while important components of the management and operational processes, do not comprise the core elements included in the SMA backup related specifically to user management and permissions.