3 Pros and Cons of using IT Contractors

The IT industry is constantly evolving.

The potential for skills shortages is much higher.

How do you fill this gap?

Should you use IT

contractors ?

Here are 3 Pros & Cons

&PROS CONS

of IT Contractors

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

PROS

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

PRO 1 A dedicated expert for a specific project

• Able to deliver a specific project to meet

a business objective defined by your

CEO

• Able to bring and share knowledge

• Able to compensate yout IT team’s lack

of experience

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

PRO 2 Greater flexibility

• You don’t have to commit to the

long term

• You can terminate the contract

whenever you want

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

PRO 3 No extra investment

Over a three year period

contractors do not work out

costing more than a regular

employee.

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

CONS

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

CON 1Less commitment to your business

• Not the same level of loyalty to the

company

• Not part of the IT team

• Hired gun to get a particular job

done

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

CON 2Potential lack of direction

Without clear instructions and

expectations being communicated

you could end up paying per hour

for someone to sit doing nothing.

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

CON 3Increased security risks

• Outside element

• Number of unknowns that a

contractor brings into your

organization

• Can navigate in your IT

infrastructure

Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

That’s where Wallix

comes in…

• Full control of what systems

contractors can access

• Comprehensive audit log and

videos of activity captured

during their sessions

Wallix AdminBastion Suite

To learn more…

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