Col. (Res.) Dr. Yaniv Wolfer

A seasoned security and emergency preparedness professional with over 20 years of experience in the IDF Home Front Command, serving in key strategic and operational roles. Former Head of the Physical Protection Department, leading national efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure against diverse threats.
Holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry, with in-depth expertise in hazardous materials, chemical threat analysis, and risk mitigation strategies—bridging scientific knowledge with operational applications in national security.
Subject-matter expert in civil defence and national emergency preparedness, with proven experience in policy development, interagency coordination, and strategic response planning.
Specialized in risk analysis and assessment for physical attacks, including threats involving hazardous substances and high-risk facilities.
Extensive experience in designing protection strategies for critical system components, combining deep operational insight with practical, field-tested solutions tailored to real-world constraints.
Expert in defining threat scenarios and developing site-specific protection plans, addressing both physical and operational vulnerabilities through a system-level approach.