I-SEC Homeland Security B.V. (“I-SEC HLS”) offers a variety of security services aimed to deal with the specific needs and threats faced by the mass transit and railway industry. Such threats, which vary from criminal activities and vandalism to terror-related threats, all have increased in frequency and severity over the recent period.

I-SEC HLS is a member of the ICTS International N.V. Group, which has accumulated over 20 years of expertise and experience in the development and implementation of security solutions for the aviation industry and for strategic sites and facilities. I-SEC HLS, an active member of UITP, specializes in the development and implementation of comprehensive security solutions for mass transit and railway systems, designed to protect passengers, employees, facilities, infrastructure and other assets, and to ensure continuous operation. Its security solutions place considerable emphasis on prevention and deterrence, as well as on the effective handling of a wide variety of crisis situations.

I-SEC HLS’s security services and products

I-SEC HLS offers a wide range of transportation security services, either as a comprehensive package or as individual components that can be integrated into an all-inclusive system in a modular manner at a later stage.

Main services and products include: 

Threat and risk assessments - A risk assessment is a qualitative and/or quantitative determination of the likelihood of a hostile incident occurring (covering criminal activity, vandalism and terror-related incidents), and the severity or impact of its consequences. The threat and risk assessment is taking into account the client's specific characteristics, environment, potential adversaries, etc. in order to determine priorities in the development of the security solution and ranking the possible targets;

Security surveys and audits - In order to optimally meet the Client's specific security requirements, the security solution must be customized on the basis of his particular characteristics, operational profile, environment, relevant threats and risks, etc. The purpose of the site survey is to collect the required information, which will then be analyzed and be taken into consideration in the security solution development and customization process.

Security training programs – I-SEC HLS benefits from broad expertise and proven experience in the development and implementation of customized training programs for a variety of populations. The training programs are constantly being updated on the basis of conclusions drawn from recent security-related incidents; new laws or regulations that must be followed; and new intelligence concerning potential adversaries and trends in their modi operandi.

The training programs include the following criteria:
General security awareness programs for operational employees in non-security positions
Comprehensive security training programs for public transportation/mass transit security employees and guard forces
Unique passenger screening methods

Preparation of security master plans

Preparation of preparedness, response and recovery plans for emergency situations

Infrastructure protection systems, including passenger stations, tunnels, bridges, electrical sub-stations and stabling yards, etc. - as applicable

Integration of advanced technologies adapted to meet the specific needs of the public transportation sector

Design and specification of operational requirements of expert security systems

Security by design

Use of quantitative and qualitative models to optimize risk reduction and increase cost-effectiveness and more. 

Our security solutions are aimed at protecting passengers and employees, infrastructure, and the company (including its commercial assets) in general from hostile elements – both criminal and terrorist, and enabling the provision of uninterrupted transportation services to the traveling public. Solutions developed by I-SEC HLS experts have proven their effectiveness by foiling a variety of attacks.

All of our security solutions are tailored made to fit the specific needs and characteristic of each client and are intended to enhance its level of security while enabling its continuous routine activity.