In Israel, civilians and First Responders alike know what it is to be constantly targeted by terrorism. No site is sacred, no target left unthreatened; from bars to cafes, kindergartens to universities, libraries to malls, holy places to stadiums, and of course national, governmental, police and military installations.

The Israeli security manager must understand the threats that may come upon him.

The quick-changing threats from Islamic Terrorism in the Middle East have created an experienced civilian and government infrastructure of security, threat assessment and threat mitigation. The lessons learned from one event are quickly passed on and implemented at other venues. The goal — to create an up-to-date and viable deterrence to other attacks.

Airports, military installations, government buildings, schools, universities, public transportation and hubs, shopping malls, high-rise buildings, open markets, stadiums, seaports, events, and public meeting places each have different challenges that security personal must overcome to properly protect the public and assets.

The techniques of terror used on Israeli targets are far more advanced from many other terror-stricken regions. The Israeli experience allows security managers and executive decision-makers the birds-eye view from a modern society’s security challenges and solutions.