Sapere FAQ – Proactive Security Consulting
Sapere delivers proactive security consulting that prevents threats before they occur. Our U.S.–Israeli team — including decorated Israeli leadership and faculty from Israel’s Homeland Security Academy at Levinsky–Wingate — applies a foresight-driven approach across risk assessments, audits, training, and crisis management. Unlike fortress-style security, our strategies are unobtrusive, seamlessly integrating into daily operations to enhance safety without disruption.
At a glance, here’s what sets Sapere apart:
✅ Proactive vs. reactive We anticipate and prevent threats before they occur.
✅ Foresight as standard Horizon scanning + adversary behavior analysis.
✅ Israeli + U.S. expertise Faculty from Wingate HLS and decorated leadership.
✅ Unobtrusive security We strengthen safety without disrupting daily operations or creating a fortress-like environment.
✅ Integrated solutions Training, audits, and technology upgrades work with your existing systems.
✅ Cost-conscious We optimize what you have before recommending upgrades.
Please explore our FAQs to learn how Sapere sets the standard in proactive security.
Q: What is proactive security consulting, and how does it differ from reactive security?
A: Proactive security consulting anticipates risks before they become incidents. Sapere identifies vulnerabilities, assesses threats, and designs preventative measures — including technology upgrades, employee training, and crisis management plans — to reduce the likelihood of attacks. Reactive security, by contrast, responds only after an incident occurs. Our proactive approach keeps your organization one step ahead.
Q: What does Sapere mean by "foresight is the new standard in security"?
A: At Sapere, foresight is the ability to anticipate threats before they emerge. Traditional security relies on reactive measures like alarms or guards that activate only after an incident. By contrast, our foresight-driven approach maps vulnerabilities, studies adversary behavior, and incorporates horizon scanning for emerging risks. This proactive methodology allows us to recommend preventive strategies, training, and technologies that stop issues before they disrupt operations. By making foresight the standard, Sapere transforms security from a reactive cost into a strategic advantage that protects people, assets, and reputation.
Q: What distinguishes Sapere in the security sector?
A: Sapere combines American and Israeli expertise with extensive experience across critical industries — including critical infrastructure, aviation, transportation, maritime, tourism, and large venues. Sapere's leadership includes some of Israel's most decorated security professionals, bringing first-hand experience in addressing the full range of adversary threats — whether to harm an organization, take human lives, sabotage assets, or disrupt daily activities.
Sapere teams are also drawn from the faculty of the Homeland Security Academy at Israel's Levinsky-Wingate College — the first and largest HLS academy in Israel, and a large assembly of experienced authorities on preventative security. This foundation gives Sapere access to preeminent subject-matter experts with methodologies tested in demanding environments.
Our experience spans from protecting national infrastructure to advising small businesses. What sets Sapere apart is our commitment to foresight: anticipating threats before they materialize and embedding that proactive mindset into every solution we provide.
Q: Our organization already has security measures in place. How does Sapere add value?
A: One of Sapere's greatest strengths is our familiarity with emerging threats, counter-intelligence, and methods of attack that may not be familiar to traditional U.S. providers. American experience with both terrorists and internal adversaries has been more limited than Israel's, which is why top U.S. law-enforcement agencies often train in Israel. Our expertise can be incorporated into existing protocols to build depth and resilience without disrupting operations.
Q: Why do we need Sapere if we have strong local law enforcement?
A: The best way to deal with emergencies is to prevent them from happening in the first place. Local law enforcement is not responsible for securing or guarding a specific organization or site — nor for implementing preventative measures. Your organization is responsible for the safety of employees, customers, and visitors. If and when an emergency occurs, law enforcement provides reactionary services and many broader roles that may not address your immediate needs. Sapere helps you put proactive controls in place before issues occur.
Q: Does Sapere work with the Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies?
A: No. Sapere is a civilian-based business. However, we communicate with law-enforcement agencies when appropriate, and all activities are executed in accordance with U.S. law, regulations, guidelines, and authorities. Our role is to strengthen your preventative security posture in a way that complements — not replaces — the work of DHS or local law enforcement.
Q: Do you provide security guards?
A: No. Sapere does not provide or staff security guards — we are a proactive security consulting firm. Our role is to support and enhance the performance of your existing security team, not to compete with them.
We work alongside security managers and contracted guard companies to raise practices through risk assessments, training, and foresight-driven strategies. This collaborative approach ensures your current personnel are empowered with the tools, procedures, and mindset to prevent incidents before they occur.
Q: How does Sapere's approach compare to traditional security providers?
A: Traditional security often focuses on guards, access control, and reactive response. Sapere integrates those measures with strategic consulting, advanced technology, and behavioral training. Our holistic, proactive strategy not only protects assets but also builds a culture of awareness and resilience across your organization. See What We Do for the full model.
Q: How long does a proactive security consulting engagement take?
A: Timelines depend on your organization's size, complexity, and sector. A small, single-site risk assessment may take only a few weeks, while a multi-site or critical-infrastructure project can extend to several months. We deliver actionable recommendations early in the process so you begin improving your security posture right away. Explore scopes on What We Do or contact us to discuss.
Q: Can proactive security consulting lower insurance costs or support compliance?
A: Yes. Many insurers and regulators view proactive measures — such as documented risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and employee training — as risk-reducing factors. These can help lower premiums, strengthen compliance, and demonstrate due diligence. Learn more under What We Do or reach out via Contact.
Q: What is the difference between risk assessment and risk management?
A: Risk assessment identifies potential threats relevant to the organization and produces a prioritization that guides a tailored security concept and plan. Risk management ensures that plan succeeds in the face of threats while making best use of resources, allowing daily operations to continue in a friendly environment for employees, customers, and visitors.
Q: Will Sapere's recommendations require costly upgrades?
A: Sapere strives to improve existing systems and integrate them into an upgraded plan. We are mindful of resources and focus on robust but affordable solutions. Training can often be integrated into existing plans with minimal additional investment. Technology recommendations follow our physical security risk assessment and align with budget. See examples on What We Do.
Q: What does training cost?
A: Training costs vary by participant count, topics, and delivery method (on-site, virtual, or blended). Sapere designs customized training that fits your budget while maximizing impact. View our approach on What We Do or contact us for a quote.
Q: Do you provide continuous monitoring and follow-up audits?
A: Yes. Security is never set-and-forget. Sapere offers ongoing audits, periodic reassessments, and continuing education so your posture adapts to evolving risks. We update strategies as adversaries change tactics to ensure resilience over time. See lifecycle services on What We Do.
Q: Do you perform red teaming or simulated threat exercises?
A: Yes. Where appropriate, Sapere conducts red-team exercises, penetration testing, and scenario-based simulations to test defenses against real-world techniques. These proactive exercises reveal hidden vulnerabilities and strengthen readiness. Explore exercises under What We Do.
Q: Do you serve clients outside of the US?
A: Yes. While based in the U.S., Sapere serves clients across the United States and Canada, as well as affiliates or entities outside the country. Our expertise adapts proactive security solutions to many regions and industries, including critical infrastructure, aviation, public transportation, and urban and industrial sites.
Q: Does Sapere provide security auditing, consulting, and training together?
A: Yes. Our holistic approach includes auditing (to identify risks), consulting (to design tailored strategies), and training (to prepare your team). Together, these services create a unified proactive security framework. See the integrated model on What We Do.
Q: Do your recommendations rely on firearms or physical force?
A: No. Sapere emphasizes prevention, deterrence, and detection. While we respect the role of armed security where appropriate, our consulting prioritizes strategies that reduce risk without creating a fortress-like environment, aligning with open, customer-friendly operations described on What We Do.
Q: Do you profile based on ethnicity, religion, or nationality?
A: Absolutely not. Sapere's strategies are rooted in behavioral analysis, threat patterns, and environmental awareness — never in discriminatory profiling. Our proactive approach respects human rights and builds trust with the communities we serve. Learn about our principles on About Us.