The focus in the security literature on the issue of change in international politics has been predominantly on how old structures and traditional mechanisms can be adapted to deal with problems which, though labeled new, are often seen to be based on familiar territory. This seriously underestimates the profound and widespread changes which have taken place in security and countermeasures. The major issues which must be addressed include: the evolving significance of industrial sectors and turn-key technologies; the changing nature of terrorism itself; the impact of terrorism and its relevance to business and industry; and the future of terrorism. The post-Cold War era and the redefining of security must emphasize the proactive, preventive and offensive. Success against terrorism requires aggressive gathering and maximum use of intelligence. A secondary task would involve the timely dissemination of information to relevant national authorities and via them to the business community.