Everyone is being hit hard by a faltering economy, yet companies need to keep in mind that security is not an area of business that can be cut or trimmed just to save a few dollars. In fact, security is an essential element of being an organization. Attempting to cut corners in regards to security will often result in compromises that cost more to repair and restore than the protections sacrificed for the perceived "savings."

This paper details several great ideas to optimize spending and uphold tight security measures, such as:

• Leverage your knowledge base
  
• Consider the use of Open Source solutions
  
• Re-purpose old hardware
  
• Hire interns instead of professional
  
• Re-assess your threats
  
• Evaluate your insurance options