Security

To read a PDF of the security sector in Israel please click here.

Homeland Security and Public Safety are top priorities for the State of Israel both domestically and commercially. As a result of Israel’s security needs, a diversified and cutting-edge industry has formed and continues to impact the rest of the world.

Israeli methods have been used in securing major international events such as the Olympic Games, World Cup, and European Soccer Championships.
 
In an industry that cannot accept anything but the best, Israel has earned a reputation for its expert technologies and security solutions. Israel partners with government offices, financial institutions, recreational centers, airports, and seaports to ensure that the highest level of security is available to the public. Israeli methods have been used in securing major international events such as the Olympic Games, World Cup, and European Soccer Championships.
 
A serious cause of concern today is in aviation security. Israeli companies such as the government owned Israel Military Industries provide total solution packages for airlines. Since 9/11, IMI's Academy for Advanced Security and Anti-Terror Training has improved the security of airlines, airports, and government transportation authorities worldwide. Athena, of the Merhav Group, offers comprehensive air transportation security solutions and has adapted effective turnkey programs and tools to maximize safety and security for travelers, including special-made products for public areas, transportation centers and cargo processing.
 
There are approximately 600 Israeli companies currently active in the security sector. Approximately thirty five percent are technologies, thirty five percent are products, twenty percent are IT & Software and ten percent are services.
 
For a searchable catalogue of companies please click here.
 
Major players in the military and defense sector include:
For an interactive company index please click here.
 
Israel offers unique capabilities and technologies in the following areas:
  • Access Control
  • Anti-forgery
  • Biometrics
  • Command and Control Rooms
  • Commodity Protection
  • Crowd Control
  • Image Processing
  • Intrusion Detection
  • Observation
  • Physical Barriers and Fencing
  • Smart Cards
  • Sensors
  • Surveillance
  • Tracking and Motion Control