STRATEGIZING FOR BETTER TIMES.

The article reflects on the status of security professionals after the recession. It states that security building will focus on efficiency, compliance requirements satisfaction, and security initiatives based on operational risks. It cites several measures taken by companies to survive the recession such as putting identity and access management projects on hold, freezing information technology budgets, and outsourcing. It also talks about new technologies and aligning security with business requirements. INSETS: Bucking the Odds;Where's the Recovery?.