Bad times often equal good business -- it's the nature of the security industry.
Not that there isn't a dark side. Fearing that unemployment and reduced consumer spending might push up cancellations and pinch their recurring monthly revenue, security dealers have placed a much higher priority on both cost-cutting and profit protection this year. And a slow-down in select markets could spell trouble ahead, especially for dealers and integrators who serve niche industries that have been hit by the recession.