Neta Dan
Intelligence officer, former field combat officer and founder of Axeligence
Hi, I'm Neta.
I'm the writer, researcher, and the person behind every guide and service on this site.
For 15+ years, I've used a combination of state-level intelligence experience and psychological research to help individuals and organizations solve high-risk crises, uncover hidden information, and secure their most valuable assets.
I'm an intelligence officer, a former field combat officer, and the founder of Axeligence.
On this site I focus on one thing: helping honest people understand the polygraph process, manage test stress and know their rights. No illegal countermeasures, no deception.
My work and professional background have been trusted by
- The Office of the Prime Minister of Israel
- The IDF Counter-Terrorism Unit
- Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz (Former IDF Chief of Staff)
- Lt. Gen. Gadi Eizenkot (Former IDF Chief of Staff)
- National Intelligence Agencies
- Reichman University, Psychology Department
- 100+ high-profile CEOs and global investors
The Background
Field combat officer (2011)
My career began in 2011 within the Israeli Defense Forces, where I served as a Field Combat Officer in an elite Counter-Terrorism Unit. I led over thirty soldiers in active combat operations, overseeing tactical readiness, rapid-response training, and mission execution. For my performance in military operations, I was awarded the Combat Operations Badge.
Personal protection of two IDF Chiefs of Staff
Following my time in combat leadership, I was selected to manage the personal protection and strategic security for two consecutive IDF Chiefs of Staff. This role involved overseeing 24/7 close protection and risk assessments for the military's highest-ranking officials in high-pressure environments.
Intelligence Officer, Office of the Prime Minister
I then transitioned into the Office of the Prime Minister, where I spent five years as an Intelligence Officer. My work focused on the management and execution of high-stakes, multi-disciplinary missions, including:
- Integrated intelligence operations: Leading complex missions that combined physical field operations with technical and cyber intelligence, coordinating both offensive and defensive experts.
- Full-spectrum vulnerability assessments: Conducting penetration testing and red-teaming on government and personal locations to identify physical, technical, and human vulnerabilities.
- Strategic risk mitigation: Developing customized security blueprints for government officials and high-net-worth individuals to neutralize threats before they materialized.
- Operational command: Managing teams of 10+ elite operators in undercover missions and high-risk environments worldwide.
The Intersection of Intelligence and Psychology
In 2022, I completed my B.A. in Psychology at Reichman University, graduating with a 94.5 GPA.
I pursued this specifically because intelligence work is fundamentally rooted in human behavior. My education provided a foundation in psychology research methods, which I now apply to threat assessment, situational awareness, and complex investigations.
Whether I am conducting deep-web OSINT research or analyzing polygraph results, I use a strategic approach that accounts for the "human element" of security: the psychological drivers that traditional security firms often overlook.
Why Am I Telling You This?
Because I know how difficult it is to find information and practitioners you can actually trust.
I know how hard it is to filter through the noise to determine which investigative and security methods are actually factual and evidence-based, and which are built on myths and misinformation.
I want to make it very clear who I am, and who I definitely am not.
Who I am
- Someone who has been trusted with the safety of national leaders and the management of integrated intelligence missions involving both physical and cyber dimensions.
- Someone who maintains regular contact with a network of 100+ high-profile CEOs and investors globally, providing discreet advisory and intelligence services.
- Someone who has worked from the ground up, starting in the field and advancing to the command of elite, multi-domain operations.
Who I am not
- A "private investigator" in the traditional sense. My work is state-level intelligence applied to the private sector.
- A security consultant selling cookie-cutter plans. Every strategy at Axeligence is custom-engineered for the specific client.
- Someone who relies on guesswork. My work is built on field-tested military tactics and academic psychological research.
I'm the person people call when a situation requires a level of discretion and technical expertise that standard firms cannot provide. I've spent my career handling high-risk crises for the state; now, I do it for the clients of Axeligence.
Still Have Questions?
If you want to see my methodology and research in action, start with the Library. If you have a specific inquiry, contact me directly. I actually answer.