First-hand lessons from 25+ years in protection, investigation, and threat intelligence, written for those who prefer clarity over theory.
Tactical thinking, digital resilience, and risk management explained without jargon. Every post is written by Zika Rakita, practical, precise, and based on lived experience.
8 intelligence briefings
Choosing an executive protection company in Los Angeles? Here's how to vet firms, avoid security theater, and hire a team that actually protects you, not just looks the part.
I ran a digital footprint recon on 50 executives using only LinkedIn. Here's what I found, what threat actors see, and what you need to fix today to stop being an easy target.
Professional arrival tactics for high-risk travel. A 7-step airport-to-hotel sequence used by executive protection teams, with route planning, triggers, and contingency protocols.
Why real-time threat intelligence beats generic risk reports for executive protection and travel security. A security consultant's field-tested approach to actionable intelligence.
How travel risk management shifted from static PDFs to real-time intelligence. A security consultant's field-tested approach to protecting travelers in high-risk environments.
Expert security consultant breaks down 2025's top threats for high-profile travelers and actionable protection strategies for executives, HNW individuals, and international travelers.
A licensed PI's methodology for digital footprint analysis, what threat actors see, how they weaponize it, and practical steps to reduce your exposure before it becomes a security incident.
A carry-on essentials list for survival in high-risk environments, covering pre-travel research, contingency planning, health, technology, documents, and gear to last 48 hours.
Live threat intelligence, custom investigations, tactical training, and security strategy...built for the real world.