What is the default time zone set for the SMA?

The default time zone set for the SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is significant because GMT serves as a universal time reference that is not subject to daylight saving changes, making it a stable baseline for time configurations across various geographic locations. Using GMT allows for standardized logging and scheduling, which is crucial in environments where precise coordination across different regions is required.

In the context of network devices and security appliances, default settings like the time zone are important for ensuring that all event logs, security incidents, and scheduled tasks align correctly, regardless of when or where users are accessing the system. This prevents confusion that could arise from discrepancies in local times when analyzing logs or managing security incidents.