How to onboard development contractors securely and quickly using Gitpod

The article discusses how cloud development environments (CDEs) can streamline the onboarding process for development contractors while maintaining security. Gitpod's CDEs automate and pre-configure secure development environments, enabling contractors to start contributing code immediately. This approach eliminates manual setup processes and supports bring-your-own-device policies. Additionally, access management is simplified through short-lived ephemeral workspaces and fine-grained OIDC rules. The article also debunks the myth that virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the only way to provide secure development environments for contractors, highlighting Gitpod's CDEs as a more efficient and cost-effective solution.