Maybe you’re considering using or already have used contractors in your business. There are lessons to be learned every single time, but here are a few pros and cons to weigh up to get the most from your investment and minimize the risks to your business.

2. The IT industry is constantly evolving.
The potential for skills shortages is much higher.
How do you fill this gap?

3. Should you use IT
contractors ?
Here are 3 Pros & Cons

4. &PROS CONS
of IT Contractors
Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

5. PROS
Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. CONS
Pros & Cons of IT Contractors

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. That’s where Wallix
comes in…

14. • Full control of what systems
contractors can access
• Comprehensive audit log and
videos of activity captured
during their sessions
Wallix AdminBastion Suite

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