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IDC PlanScape: Security for Outsourced Employees

Publisher IDC
Published Oct 28, 2025
Length 11 Pages
SKU # IDC20513434

Description

This IDC PlanScape provides guidance by detailing the types of cybersecurity and compliance risks that employee outsourcing may present, as well as actionable strategies and tactics for mitigating those risks."Employee outsourcing can benefit the business in many ways, but it also introduces special cybersecurity and compliance challenges," says Chris Tozzi, adjunct research advisor with IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP). "Taking steps to contain those risks is a key element of an effective outsourcing strategy."

Table of Contents

11 Pages

IDC PlanScape Figure

Executive Summary

Why Is Security for Outsourced Employees Important?

Reduced Attention to Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Governance Standards

Inconsistent or Insufficient Cybersecurity and Compliance Training

Less Stringent Background Checks

Lack of Control Over Worker Location

Intermixing of Multiple Businesses' Resources

Limited Ability to Deploy Cybersecurity Tools and Protections

Reduced Auditing Abilities

What Is Security for Outsourced Employees?

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

How Can My Organization Take Advantage of Security for Outsourced Employees?

Define Roles and Risk Tolerances for Outsourced Employees

Choose Which Functions Not to Outsource

Factor Cybersecurity and Compliance into Outsourcing Contracts

Implement Access Controls

Enable Automated Auditing

Deploy Network-Level Protections

Make Documentation and Training Available to Outsourced Workers

Provide Outsourced Workers with Access to Internal IT Resources

Advice for Technology Buyers

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