Question 1

How much does executive protection cost in Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Executive protection services in Los Angeles start at $1,500 per day with an 8-hour minimum. Pricing varies based on threat level, team size, duration, and whether the assignment is local or international. Custom quotes are provided after a security assessment.

Question 2

What is included in a threat intelligence report?

Accepted Answer

Threat intelligence reports include OSINT investigations, threat actor profiling, risk scoring, tactical recommendations, and executive summaries. Reports also cover digital footprint analysis, social media forensics, and actionable mitigation strategies. Turnaround is 3-14 days depending on scope. Reports start at $1,500.

Question 3

How much does a due diligence investigation cost?

Accepted Answer

Due diligence investigations for business partnerships, investments, or high-stakes decisions start at $3,000. Pricing depends on the depth of research required, number of subjects, international scope, and urgency. Reports include OSINT research, financial analysis, reputation checks, and comprehensive risk assessment delivered in 5-10 days.

Question 4

What primary security services do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Zika Risk focuses on five core areas: Executive Protection (close protection, security driving, event security), Threat Intelligence & OSINT (custom intelligence reports, investigations), Intelligence Reports (due diligence, competitive intelligence), Risk Advisory & Security Consulting (penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, travel risk management), and Digital Resilience (OSINT audits, data defense, privacy hardening).

Question 5

What is Digital Resilience and what does the audit include?

Accepted Answer

Digital Resilience is the practice of neutralizing your digital footprint to reduce attack surface and prevent targeting by threat actors. The audit is a private investigator-led OSINT assessment that exposes all publicly available data including home address, family information, social media vulnerabilities, and leaked credentials. Audits provide immediate, actionable steps to remove exposed data and go below the radar. Audits start at $500.

Question 6

Do you provide bodyguard services for executives?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zika Risk provides close protection (bodyguard services) for executives, high-net-worth individuals, and families in Los Angeles and internationally. Services include personal security, security driving, event protection, residential security, and international travel escort. All protection is discreet, low-profile, and operator-grade. Rates start at $1,500 per day.

Question 7

What is the cost of a risk assessment or security consultation?

Accepted Answer

Risk assessments start at $99 for basic evaluations and scale up to $1,000+ for comprehensive physical vulnerability analysis of residences or businesses with written reports. A confidential 1-hour security consultation is available for $299 and is the fastest way to get immediate advice on security strategy, travel risk, or threat mitigation.

Question 8

What is your background and experience?

Accepted Answer

Zika Rakita has two decades across executive protection, threat intelligence, surveillance, and private investigations. Private investigator background with experience in close protection, security consulting, and threat assessment across 5 continents. Background includes Former CEO of Nemesis Protection, training special forces for multiple governments, and featured security expert by Business Insider.

Question 9

Do you work alone or with a team?

Accepted Answer

You work directly with Zika Rakita, no junior agents or agency outsourcing. For large-scale operations requiring multiple operators such as high-risk travel, events, or complex security details, a vetted network of trusted elite partners is utilized.

Question 10

How quickly can you respond to urgent security needs?

Accepted Answer

All email inquiries are personally read and responded to within 24 hours. For urgent or crisis situations, email with URGENT in the subject line for immediate callback within 2-4 hours. Emergency security deployments can be arranged within 24-48 hours depending on location and availability.

Question 11

Do you sign NDAs and maintain confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Discretion and confidentiality are paramount and standard practice. Formal Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are signed for all sensitive assignments. All client information, investigation details, and security protocols are kept strictly confidential.

Question 12

Can you assist with high-risk international travel security?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Services include pre-travel threat briefings, country risk reports, security escort, secure journey management, route-level intelligence, and emergency support during deployment. Feasibility and pricing are determined based on specific destination, assessed threat environment, and duration.

Question 13

What types of OSINT investigations do you conduct?

Accepted Answer

OSINT investigations include background checks, due diligence research, threat actor profiling, competitive intelligence, witness location, digital footprint audits, social media forensics, and legal investigative support for law firms and corporate teams. All investigations are conducted using open-source intelligence methods combined with professional investigative tools.

Question 14

What is Security Strategy consulting?

Accepted Answer

Security Strategy consulting is a full-spectrum advisory service for corporations, executives, and high-net-worth individuals seeking a custom security roadmap. It includes threat assessment, vulnerability analysis, protocol design, supply chain vetting, incident response planning, and operationalization of security across people, processes, and technology. Unlike training or tactical consulting, this is long-term, integrated strategic advisory. Engagement scope and pricing are determined after a discovery call and are qualification-based.

Question 15

Why do some services show 'Qualification Required' instead of pricing?

Accepted Answer

Certain premium services, Intelligence Reports, Security Strategy, and Specialist Services, are custom, scoped engagements where pricing varies significantly based on your specific needs, timeline, and complexity. Rather than displaying a misleading range, we use a qualification form to understand your situation before providing an accurate quote. This ensures you get a realistic price tailored to your engagement, not a generic estimate. Submit the form on the service page to begin the qualification process.

Question 16

How does the Sentinel AI 7-day trial work?

Accepted Answer

New users can start a 7-day free trial of PRO, BUSINESS, or ENTERPRISE plans with full feature access including monthly message quotas, advanced threat alerts, thread archiving, and priority support. No credit card required to start. At the end of 7 days, convert to paid subscription via Stripe or cancel to revert to the FREE plan.

Question 17

What are Sentinel AI message and thread limits?

Accepted Answer

FREE: 3 lifetime messages across 5 threads, 3 messages per thread. PRO: 500 messages per month, 10 threads, 50 messages per thread. BUSINESS: 1,000 messages per month, 25 threads, 100 messages per thread. ENTERPRISE: 2,500 messages per month soft cap, unlimited threads, unlimited messages per thread. Limits reset monthly for paid plans.

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