Radware

Category: Challenging

Israeli cybersecurity company specialising in DDoS protection, application security, and bot management, with dual headquarters in Tel Aviv and New Jersey

Listing: NASDAQ HQ: Israel Website Updated: 6 Jan 2026

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Roy Zisapel
President & Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder, leading company since 1997
Public contact: Via corporate website or investor relations
Guy Avidan
Chief Financial Officer
Oversees financial operations and investor relations
Public contact: Via investor relations
Yoav Gazelle
Chief Business Officer
Oversees global business development and partnerships
Public contact: Via corporate website
Sharon Trachtman
Chief People Officer
Leads global HR and talent strategy
Public contact: Via corporate website

Material Risk Framing

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Legal & Compliance

Enterprise security services deployed globally across financial services, government, and critical infrastructure; dual headquarters model may complicate jurisdictional issues for some clients

Financial & Investor

NASDAQ-listed (RDWR) with market cap fluctuating around $500M-1B; concentrated ownership among Israeli institutional investors

Reputational & Brand

Israeli headquarters and continued expansion in Israel (new Tel Aviv cloud centre September 2025) reinforce direct economic contribution to Israeli economy

Operational & Supply Chain

15Tbps attack mitigation capacity across 50+ cloud security centres globally; enterprise customers rely on always-on protection making rapid switching difficult

Product Alternatives

Ethical replacements tagged by what matters to you: cost, quality, ethics, sustainability, or local sourcing. Make the switch today.

DDoS Protection & Application Security

Enterprise DDoS protection and web application firewall solutions from companies without Israeli headquarters

Cloudflare

Global

Global cloud security platform with DDoS protection, WAF, and CDN

US-headquartered, market leader, comprehensive security platform including DDoS, WAF, bot management

Direct Match Better Quality

Akamai

Global

Enterprise-grade DDoS protection and application security

US-headquartered, longest-established CDN and security provider, strong enterprise support

Direct Match Better Quality

Imperva

Global

Application security, DDoS protection, and data security

US-headquartered (Thales subsidiary), direct competitor in WAF and DDoS protection

Direct Match

F5 Networks

Global

Application delivery and security solutions

US-headquartered, strong application delivery controller and WAF capabilities

Direct Match

Bot Management & API Security

Specialised bot management and API protection platforms

Fastly

Global

Edge cloud platform with bot detection and API security

US-headquartered, strong developer experience, edge computing focus

Direct Match More Ethical

AWS Shield & WAF

Global

Cloud-native DDoS protection and web application firewall

AWS ecosystem integration, scalable cloud-native protection. Note: Review AWS Israeli operations separately

Direct Match Better Quality

Google Cloud Armor

Global

DDoS protection and security policies for Google Cloud

GCP ecosystem integration, ML-based protection. Note: Review Google Israeli operations separately

Direct Match

Comparison Legend

Direct MatchClear substitute for the same product/service
CheaperLower cost option
Better QualityProven superior performance/reliability
More EthicalAvoids human rights, labour, or environmental harm
SustainableStronger eco credentials (materials, energy, lifecycle)
Local SupplierSupports domestic/regional economy instead of Israel
Palestine-FriendlyExplicitly supportive or aligned with justice for Palestine

Strategic Analysis

In-depth assessment of the company's position, vulnerabilities, and recommended approaches for effective engagement.

CHALLENGING PRIORITY TARGET MONITORING TARGET Strategic Vulnerability → Severity → Severity: 6.0, Vulnerability: 5.5

High severity, lower vulnerability — requires long-term divestment pressure

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Radware represents a significant Israeli B2B technology target in the enterprise cybersecurity market. Founded in 1997 with dual headquarters in Tel Aviv and New Jersey, the company provides DDoS protection, application security, and bot management to enterprises globally. Its September 2025 expansion of cloud security infrastructure in Israel demonstrates continued direct economic investment in the Israeli economy during the period under ICJ investigation.

Key Leverage Points

  • Israeli Headquarters: Direct economic contribution to Israel through employment, taxes, and infrastructure investment
  • Recent Israeli Expansion: September 2025 opening of second Tel Aviv cloud centre shows ongoing commitment during human rights abuses
  • Clear Alternatives: Cloudflare, Akamai, and Imperva offer equivalent or superior DDoS and application security without Israeli headquarters
  • Public Company: NASDAQ listing enables shareholder engagement and ESG investor pressure campaigns

Evidence Summary

Radware's complicity stems from its status as an Israeli-headquartered company directly contributing to the Israeli economy through operations, employment, and tax revenue. Unlike defence contractors, Radware does not directly supply military technology, but its economic contribution supports the Israeli state apparatus. The company's continued expansion in Israel, including the September 2025 Tel Aviv cloud centre, demonstrates corporate commitment to Israeli operations despite international pressure. SEC filings confirm the company's dual headquarters structure and Israeli incorporation.

Engagement Strategy

Target enterprise procurement decisions by highlighting Israeli headquarters and the availability of equivalent security services from US-headquartered alternatives like Cloudflare, Akamai, and Imperva. Engage institutional investors on ESG implications of direct economic support to Israel during documented human rights violations. Focus on financial services, government, and critical infrastructure sectors where procurement teams have formal supplier review processes. Emphasise that migration paths exist to comparable services without supporting the Israeli economy.

Evidence & Sources

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Corporate Statement
2025-09-01
Radware Opens Second Cloud Security Centre in Tel Aviv

Company expands Israeli operations with new cloud security centre in Tel Aviv, demonstrating continued investment in Israeli economy

Open source
Report
2025-01-01
Gartner Recognition: Cloud WAAP Market Leader

Recognised as market leader in cloud web application and API protection by industry analysts

Open source
Filing
2024-12-31
SEC Annual Report 10-K

Annual filing showing Israeli headquarters, global operations, and financial performance

Open source
Corporate Statement
2024-01-01
Global Cloud Security Infrastructure

Company operates 50+ cloud security centres worldwide with 15Tbps attack mitigation capacity

Open source

Updates & Milestones

  1. Tel Aviv Cloud Centre Expansion

    Opens second cloud security centre in Tel Aviv, expanding Israeli infrastructure

  2. AI-Driven Security

    Introduces AI-driven algorithms for threat detection and mitigation

  3. Cloud Security Expansion

    Launches cloud-based security services including DDoS protection

  4. Expansion into Security

    Pivots from traffic management to application delivery and security solutions

  5. NASDAQ IPO

    Goes public on NASDAQ stock exchange (RDWR)

  6. Company Founded

    Established in Israel by Roy Zisapel and brothers, initially focused on network traffic management

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