What is the best solution for granting temporary employees access to company resources in a hybrid cloud infrastructure?

Deploying Azure Virtual Desktop with Azure Active Directory Conditional Access is the most effective solution for providing temporary employees access to company resources in a hybrid cloud environment. This approach offers a controlled, secure way to deliver desktops and applications to users, regardless of their location, while maintaining compliance and security standards.

Azure Virtual Desktop allows organizations to host virtualized Windows desktops and applications that can be accessed from virtually any device, reducing the dependency on physical hardware and enhancing flexibility. By integrating with Azure Active Directory Conditional Access, the security posture is significantly strengthened. Conditional Access can enforce specific security requirements, such as requiring multi-factor authentication or assessing the risk of a login attempt before granting access. This targeted approach ensures that only authorized users can access sensitive resources, even if they are temporary employees.

In contrast, using a VPN with RDP provides a direct connection to the organization's network but lacks the granular access controls and security measures offered by Azure Active Directory Conditional Access. Creating guest accounts in Azure Active Directory does allow for some level of access but may not provide the same degree of control or monitoring as a comprehensive virtual desktop solution. Implementing Citrix for virtualization could also be a valid option, but it may involve more complexity and potential costs compared to leveraging Azure capabilities that are specifically designed for