How to onboard development contractors securely and quickly using Gitpod

Cloud development environments (CDEs), such as Gitpod, streamline the onboarding and security management processes for development contractors by providing automated, pre-configured, and secure workspaces. These environments enable contractors to bypass the cumbersome setup of local environments by allowing them to access everything they need, such as source code and internal resources, directly from the cloud with just a single sign-on. Gitpod's ephemeral workspaces enhance security by ensuring that sensitive data never resides on a contractor's device and by automatically revoking access when a workspace is paused or shut down. This approach contrasts with traditional virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), which can be costly, slow to start, and lack essential integrations for modern development. With Gitpod, contractors can efficiently start working from any device or location, as the platform supports bring-your-own-device policies and reduces the risk of security breaches by containing all development activities within isolated environments.