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The global credit-crunch has affected many, including my former employer. It is now strongly likely that I will be packing up the family and heading off to continue seeking fame and fortune. With the current financial market volatility it is important to keep focus on the benefits that the recent crisis will have for the security industry and individuals.

As organisations and individuals (including organised crime) are put under financial pressure, crime and employee misdeed will surely increase. History has shown that during these tough times, law enforcement and others charged with the protection of property (physical and intellectual) have their work cut out for them. It stands to reason that the demand for information security and risk has been on the increase.

Now may be a time of turmoil and change, however change more often than not, brings with it new opportunities.

Even with housing prices, fuel costs and interest rates on the decrease not everyone will be as fortunate. As you consider your circumstances, you may like to spare a thought for those most impacted by the crisis.