In this episode of The Hardened Edge, host Dean Ash sits down with security expert Idan Abolnik, a former Israeli close protection officer with firsthand experience operating in the high-risk world of organized crime and private protection. Idan shares his powerful journey—from military service to working with mafia figures and high-profile clients—and opens up about the intense realities of the job.

Discover what it takes to operate in the shadows: the importance of trust, risk assessment, team dynamics, and the psychological toll of living under constant threat. Idan also reveals the ethical challenges faced in close protection, and how he miraculously left behind a life intertwined with the Israeli mafia.

Whether you're in the industry or just fascinated by the world of personal security, this episode offers raw, real-world insight into close protection, bodyguarding, organized crime, and survival under pressure.

🎧 Topics:

• Life inside private protection and the Israeli mafia

• The difference between guarding VIPs and protecting criminals

• Building trust with dangerous clients

• Tactical training, risk assessment, and ethical dilemmas

• The exit: walking away from organized crime

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