IT just rolled out a mandatory VPN across all iOS devices and I’m debating what to do. The security risks are real, but intercepting all network traffic on my phone/tablet is crossing a new privacy line. If I unenroll it my productivity will tank with no email access. 🧐🤔

Is it split tunnel? Work IP ranges go over vpn and other stuff doesn't? Or does it route everything?

It is not a traditional VPN. It is a localhost interface. Traffic does not leave the device.

Ok. So a locally executing filter/firewall. Smart, although unfortunate classification for the tech-inclined but ok for gen public (i saw other replies afterwards note it was all local too, but I appreciate you replying directly)

Well, IT does explain all this but people either don't like to read or deliberately leave it out when tweeting to sensationalize it and bash IT.