What is the main benefit of enabling split tunneling in VPN configurations?

Enabling split tunneling in VPN configurations primarily offers increased bandwidth efficiency. This is because split tunneling allows users to access the internet directly without routing all traffic through the VPN tunnel. As a result, only traffic intended for the corporate network goes through the VPN, while all other internet-bound traffic is handled locally. This selective routing helps reduce the load on the VPN server and the overall bandwidth consumption, making it more efficient for users who still require access to both secure internal resources and general internet content without compromising performance.

In this context, enhanced security is often not a primary advantage of split tunneling, as it can potentially expose the client to threats from the less secure internet. Simplified configuration may be a secondary effect, but it is not the core benefit of split tunneling. Improved logging is also not directly related to the benefits of split tunneling, as logging typically pertains to the amount of traffic going through the VPN and less about the mechanism of split tunneling itself. Thus, the main advantage lies in the increased bandwidth efficiency by allowing users to navigate the internet without overburdening the VPN connection.