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SSCP Implementing a VPN for remote employees Practice Question
A company is implementing a VPN for remote employees. The security policy requires that all traffic from the remote device to the corporate network be encrypted, but internet-bound traffic should go directly to the internet. Which VPN configuration should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 often tests the misconception that 'all traffic must be encrypted for security,' leading candidates to choose full tunnel VPN (Option D) when the question explicitly states internet-bound traffic should go directly to the internet, which split tunneling uniquely supports.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Split tunnel VPN
A split tunnel VPN configuration allows remote users to access the corporate network securely over an encrypted tunnel while simultaneously sending internet-bound traffic directly to the internet without passing through the corporate VPN gateway. This meets the security policy requirement because only traffic destined for the corporate network is encrypted, reducing latency and bandwidth load on the VPN concentrator.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Remote Desktop Gateway
Why it's wrong here
RD Gateway is for RDP connections, not general VPN.
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Split tunnel VPN
Why this is correct
Split tunnel allows direct internet access while encrypting corporate-bound traffic.
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Host-to-host VPN
Why it's wrong here
This is not a common VPN configuration for remote access.
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Full tunnel VPN
Why it's wrong here
Full tunnel sends all traffic through the VPN, not just corporate traffic.
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