[c-nsp] Split tunneling on government networks

Bernie zenbernie at gmail.com
Wed Dec 4 10:09:48 EST 2013


As someone who formerly did fed government contract with multiple agencies,
I've never seen split tunneling allowed on VPNs. Just one man's experience,
I know.


On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 9:05 AM, Matthew Huff <mhuff at ox.com> wrote:

> I can't speak to the general aspect, but a close friend is a senior IT
> admin at the IRS.
>
> At a minimum to vpn:
>
> 1) Has to use a work provided laptop
> 2) Uses two factor authentication
> 3) Is completely locked down
> 4) No split tunneling
>
> He doesn't have access to IRS files, so I expect this is general practice
> for all IRS employees and is mandated.
>
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: cisco-nsp [mailto:cisco-nsp-bounces at puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of
> Herro91
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 8:45 PM
> > To: Cisco-nsp; Juniper-Nsp
> > Subject: [c-nsp] Split tunneling on government networks
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am doing some research regarding whether government agencies generally
> > are for or against enabling split tunnels for their teleworkers?
> >
> > There are many pros and cons to both approaches, but trying to get a feel
> > from the community.
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
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