Protect Accreditations: The Mark of Elite Professionalism
Office to the President of Israel
Shortly after my retirement from military service in 1997, I established a specialized training and consulting business. In its nascent stages, with a limited client base, a well-connected colleague, Mr. D, recognized my capabilities and introduced my name to the head of physical security for the President.
He conveyed my background as a former team member of an elite counter-terror warfare unit and advised them to observe my training methodologies. Despite their established in-house security protocols, the head of physical security personally attended a session. His surprise and profound impression upon witnessing the training were evident.
Days later, I received an invitation to a pivotal meeting at the presidential lounge, where I was formally requested to commence training the Presidential Security Detail. Another prominent training company subsequently contacted me, expressing their surprise at my securing such a prestigious contract. They suggested my success must have been solely due to my service in the counter-terror warfare team. "Lucky?" I responded. "The opportunity is open to anyone who demonstrates the ability to pass the rigorous selection for such a unit. What, then, is your excuse?" This experience solidified a core tenet of my philosophy: true expertise and unwavering commitment, not mere fortune, define success in the most demanding fields.
Ukraine Presidential Security Team
Following a direct call from the FSB Close Protection team responsible for the Ukrainian President's security, my expertise was immediately required. Within 24 hours, I was on a flight to Ukraine, where an extraordinary challenge awaited me alongside a team of truly fantastic close protection officers. The mission was clear, and the objective was achieved.
This experience powerfully underscores a fundamental truth: "Train hard, work hard, and you will undoubtedly reap the rewards." — Dr. Itay Gil
IDF Counter Terror School (Lotar): A Testament to Elite Training
For many years, as a distinguished special forces and counter-terror specialist, I had the profound privilege of training numerous top-tier teams both nationally and internationally. This extensive experience forged methodologies recognized for their unparalleled effectiveness.
As a testament to this enduring partnership and the impact of the training delivered, we proudly present a commendation letter from the esteemed Commander of the IDF Counter-Terror School (Lotar).
This level of dedication is driven by a core principle: "Make sure you love your job." — Dr. Itay Gil
Academic Excellence: A Partnership with Aspen University
I have always maintained a steadfast belief in the synergy of exceptional practical skill combined with rigorous academic recognition. It was a significant achievement and a profound honor for me to collaborate with top-tier universities and ultimately attain the title of Professor.
This journey exemplifies a core principle: "If you put your mind to it, you can do anything." — Dr. Itay Gil
