Counter Terrorism and security management
Close Protection
Saturday, May 17th
8.00pm – 10.00pm Reception and welcome dinner
 
Overview presentation of the seminar objectives and content
 
Sunday, May18th -Introduction
7.30am – 8.30am Breakfast at the hotel
 
9.00am – 10.30 am Global terrorism and the Islamic “holy war”: developments and trends
· The roots of fundamental Islam – a global overview
· Al Qaeda, Hamas and Islamic Jihad
· How terrorism has affected the way we ensure the security of our people
· Franchise terrorism and Internet terrorism – the latest emerging trends
· The presentation will give an overview of the current national security threats to Israel. It will focus on the geopolitical, religious, social and international pressures that put Israel in a very unique and volatile situation
Presenter: Major General (Ret) Shalom Harari
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11.00am-12.30am Sunday,
Israel’s security fence – the Har Adar   observation point
·          What is the security fence and why is it being built?
·          Cost effectiveness versus the humanitarian dilemma
·          Jerusalem and the surrounding area: a historical perspective
 
Presentation by Major General (Ret) Shalom
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2.30pm-4.30pm Sunday,
Threat, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (TVRA) Methodology    – the new approach to intelligent security risks study
 
·          Introduction – different methods for risk assessment
·          COMMINT, HUMINT, SYGINT: What does this mean? Is it useful for civil organizations?
·          Intelligence from Open Sources
·          Case study: How to analyze and prepare a risk assessment of the destination country – a macro and micro view
·          Conducting research, analyses and evaluations
·          Preparing and presenting a security briefing
·          TVRA as an aiding tool for executives' decision making
·          Pointing out the obvious – what you know and what you don't
·          Profiling your executives
·          Proactive approaches to protecting your people
 
Presenter: Omer Laviv / Daniel Shumer (Athena GS3), developers of the TVRA methodology
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Jerusalem by night
Jerusalem by night:Take a fascinating walking tour through the Old City neighborhood and modern Jerusalem. Explore the recently excavated tunnels of the Western Wall and more….
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Monday,Terrorists’ modus operandi: bombing as the weapon of choice
7.30am-8.30am Breakfast at the hotel
 
9.00am-10.30am Radical Islamic terrorism: practical aspects
·          Bombs: function and effectiveness
·          Stand-off weapons: bypassing barrier-based security
·          Three dimensional (3D) attacks: under, over and through
Presenter: Classified  
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11.00am-12.30pm Suicide Terrorism
Suicide Terrorism
·          Why suicide terrorism has changed the entire dimension of the threat
·          Cost effectiveness strategy
·          VBIED (vehicle borne improvised explosive devices) and the impact of suicide attacks 
·          Identifying and detecting suicide terrorists
·          Countering suicide attacks
Presenter: Classified
12.30pm-1.30pm Lunch at Hotel
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3.00pm-4.00pm Meet the bouncer who prevented a major Tel Aviv suicide bombing
Meet Avi Tabib, the bouncer who prevented a major Tel Aviv suicide bombing
On April 29, 2003, terrorists attempted to attack and destroy Mike's Place—a crowded American-style restaurant, near the US Embassy. At 12:45AM, a suicide bomber approached Mike's Place and blew himself up at the entrance to the bar—killing three and wounding over 50. Security guard Avi Tabib blocked the bomber, stopping him from entering the bar, and without a doubt preventing a far greater tragedy. Meet Avi Tabib and hear more about the event….
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4.30pm-5.30pm
Tour of Rabin Square
On November 5th, 1995, Israeli Prime Minister Rabin was murdered. Learn about the devastating assassination that shook the country and halted the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. A firsthand account told by an agent who was with Rabin during the assassination.
 
Presenter: (classified)
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Sunday evening
Evening tour of the ancient city of Jaffa
Witness the only port in the world that can boast uninterrupted inhabitation throughout its entire existence–from King Solomon, Jonah, Andromeda, and Simon the Tanner, to Apostle Peter, Richard the Lion Hearted and Napoleon.
Old Jaffa in itself is a quaint city, picturesque with romantic paths and gardens. This ancient stone city, coupled with the Mediterranean's sun-drenched waves is a great sensory experience.
Tour led by  – Max Security
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Tactical hands-on exercise
7.30am – 8.30am Breakfast at the hotel 
 
9.00am-10.30am Tactical hands-on exercise: what to do when a suicide bomber threatens
In this one-of-a-kind, interactive simulation exercise, you will:
·          Acquire the skills to identify, anticipate and foil a pending attack
·          Learn how to deal with a wide range of threats
·          Experience real movie footage from actual attacks and lessons learned
·          Perform combativeness assessments and make real-time decisions 
Presenter: Oren Levy - Chief Instructor, Max Security Training Academy
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11.30pm – 12.30pm Terror & Intelligence information Center
Visit to the Terror & Intelligence information Center.
Founded in 2001, in conjunction with the Intelligence-Heritage-Centre.
Throughout the visit the participants will get a glimpse of unique hardware and info. exhibited at the center:
·          Terrorist's hardware captured by the IDF in the Palestinian territories throughout the violent conflict, including: Guerrilla-war materials, documents, posters & other terror organization related equipment 
·          A small archive containing documents regarding terror activities, infrastructure & logistics, finance & support
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2.00pm-3.30pm Ben Gurion international Airport
The Ben-Gurion International is probably the best protected civil Airport in the world.
Inaugurated in 2004 it was designed and built on battle proven concepts, cutting edge technologies and manned with highly trained personnel.
Attendees will get a behind-the-scene glimpse at this highly sensitive, strategic installation.
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4.30pm-6.30pm Exhibition of leading security company
Exhibition of leading security technologies sponsored by the Israeli Export & International Cooperation Institute
List of presenting company will displayed shortly
Exhibition led by Eyal Ben Shaul – VP, Max Security
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Wednesday, – Hands-on firearms session
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast at the hotel and checkout
 
9:00am-2:00pm Live firing-range practice
· Presentation and demonstration of the Israeli method
Hands-on target practice
Weapon safety and security
· Shooting practice – live interactive shooting range with 9mm pistols
· Gun-fight scenario: hands-on practice requiring real-time decision-making (in a training course)
 
Led by: Max Security firearms experts
 
Barbeque lunch at the range
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4.00pm-6.30pm The security engineering platform
Site Dossier / the security engineering platform
S.D. content and purpose
· All relevant info. regarding a secured installation
· It serves as the basis for any security plan for the installation and events that take place in it
· Security personnel operating orders
· Site-relevant AMOs (Aggressor's Modus Operandi) and respective countermeasures.
· Routine & Emergency operating procedures
· Emergency contact lists
· Emergency drills
Led by : max security consulting expert
 
Thursday, Being proactive
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast at the hotel
 
9:00am-10:30am "From marking to getaway" - The 8-stage terrorist work plan
· Marking – choosing the target
· Intelligence gathering
· Surveillance - confirming the intelligence and verifying the routine
· Planning - choosing the method, tactics, resources, required logistics and equipment
· Tooling up - logistics, operational support and equipment
· Training and rehearsing
· Executing
· Disengaging and the getaway
Presenter: Former Intelligence operator
 
11:00am-12:30pm Improving your prevention capabilities
What can you do: Improving your prevention capabilities 
·          Discussion and analysis of the 8-stage model
·          Proactive measures during each of the stages
·          Practical prevention
 
1.00pm-2.00pm Lunch at the hotel
2.00pm-3.30pm presenting group's security plans + discussion  
            Led by : max security consulting expert
 
4.00pm-5.00pm The Israeli Parliament’s Executive Protection Unit
The Israeli Parliament’s Executive Protection Unit
This newly formed unit was established about 5 years ago following the assassination of Knesset Member Rehavam Ze'evi by a terrorist cell in Israel. This session explains how to:
· Plan and develop a personal protection unit from the ground up
· Develop a security methodology, procedures and policies
· Address staffing considerations
· Prevent terror attacks and protect high-ranking personnel on a regular basis
· Apply what you have learned
Presenter: Israeli Parliament EP unit founder .
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6.30pm – 7.30pm– Authentic restaurant
 
Evening at the "Dublin" Irish Pub
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Friday, Wrap
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast at the hotel
 
 
9:30am-3:30pm While you’re here…the Jerusalem walking tour continues
·          Ascend Mount Scopus for a panoramic view of the city
·          Continue to the Old City and walk to Mount Zion to see King David’s tomb and the Room of the Last Supper
·          Grab a falafel sandwich (Israel’s equivalent of the hamburger) on the way
·          Continue through the picturesque Arab bazaars to the Jewish Quarter and the Cardo, an excavated Roman street that has been restored to its original grandeur
·          View the remains of the First Temple and then move on to the Western Wall, considered the most sacred Jewish holy site
·          Walk to the Way of the Cross, visiting the Stations of the Cross and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
 
Back to the hotel – freshen up and check out
 
Travel safely and securely to the airport for the return flights home!
 
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