June 20, 2007
MR. FRED BURTON
STRATFOR
Strategic Forecasting, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
700 Lavaca Street, Suite 900
Austin TX 78701
Dear Mr. Burton:
I was inspired by reading your “Surveillance in the Information Age” article, forwarded to me by a
mutual acquaintance, Lieutenant Colonel, Joe Bierly. More than just making perfect sense, your
article aligned with my trademarked methodology, The Art of Deterrence. The methodology
dictates the deterrence of aggressors from a prospective terror target by identifying the preliminary
stages of a terror attack and the subsequent deployment of mitigation procedures to thwart the
conspirators. My field of expertise is conceptual training, and following is a concept narrative for
you to consider as a foundation for mutual contributions between STRATFOR and myself.
Background and Concept: My name is Tomer Benito, age 34,, and I am a conceptual coach for
security engineering and threat mitigation in the field of homeland security and counter-terrorism. I
seek a platform for the dissemination of practical ideas, comprehensive knowledge, and strategic
talent. I’m confident that STRATFOR can be this platform and that I can be a beneficial asset to a
broader business strategy for STRATFOR.
Since childhood I have been an instructor, initially as a boy scout, and later in high school teaching
survival and orientation groups. During military service, I trained medics and combat fighters. My
advantage in training is a quick and efficient gap analysis, coupled with a unique delivery that is
engaging, humorous, and motivating.
While studying for a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Haifa University in Israel, I worked as a lecturer
and trainer of police officers. The programs were constantly recognized for continuous learning
credits. Topics included terror groups, terror methods, propaganda, and dilemmas. My training
skills were launched by knowledge and experience acquired from the university, my military
service, and my desire to learn and teach. Initiatives entailed the decision making process in
psychological warfare. While working with the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) protecting
infrastructures, I applied some unique capabilities to enhance the human element deployment in
these protected environments.
In 2002, I was deployed to LAX as a security officer for El Al, the Israeli airlines. On July 4th 2002,
a gunman entered a terminal and fired at passengers in the check-in area. The incident was promptly
mitigated by El Al security. Police officers were stunned by the episode and consequently nonresponsive. Following the incident, my function was to coach law enforcement on how Israelis
think and follow suspicion indicators, and not merely wait like a fisherman for the fish to bite. In
this position, I learned how to shape Israeli knowledge obtained through years of constant threats
and deliver an educated message to people who have not had to experience the same conditions. For
this tour of duty, I was distinguished as El Al’s Best Employee for 2003.
From late 2003 until 2006, I developed, designed, and directed the training department in a security
company located in Los Angeles. The company provided physical security services, later shifting to
intellectual property and training initiatives. My contribution was in the creation of seminars,
customized training, and implementation of the Israeli methodology in the field of homeland
security and counter-terrorism. The services were provided to an elite international clientele. In
2005, I received an award from the Singaporean government for improvement contributions to their
Ministry of Home Affairs.
A Master of Arts Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from California State
University, Northridge, focused on the spatial distribution of suicide bombers. Currently, I’m
initiating research with Nanyang University in Singapore on the effectiveness of deterrence
measures on targets selected for terror.
In 2007, I formed Synergy CTW, LLC. The training firm specializes in security coaching and
organization development for security engineering. The firm offers conceptual training in personnel
selection, technology implementation, and security enhancement through intelligence. Headquarters
are located in Los Angeles, California, with branches in Israel, Singapore, and Australia.
My training initiatives are credited for continuous learning by the following institutes:
University of California, San Diego
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia
I am the regional representative of the ITOTA (International Tactical Officers Training Association)
and a contributing writer for Swat Digest, a counter terror magazine. In April 2007, my training
novel, Rain for the Wicked, was published by BookSurge. The book is a thriller aiming to teach the
reader how to better deploy security and reduce vulnerabilities.
Throughout the years, I have mastered both training skills and group facilitation. I’ve learned about
gap analysis, engagement, and human resource development. I’m interested in continuing to
develop these skills and abilities and contribute to an organization that can benefit from them.
I look forward to discussing opportunities with you.
Best regards,
TOMER BENITO
TOMER BENITO
2160 S. Beverly Glen BLVD #107  L.A., CA 90025
Telephone: 310.926.7181  Email: [email protected] 
Employment:
Synergy CTW LLC, Los Angeles, CA
01/2007 – present
SENIOR COACH
 Responsible for establishing and maintaining a long-term strategic direction from Synergy CTW LLC,
including development of a mission and vision, customer relationship development, strategic
communications, strategic marketing and advertisement, opportunity identification, and overall business
development process management.
 Designed, developed, and delivered customized educational initiatives for various entities and clients,
including lectures, seminars, and workshops in the area of security and counter terrorism.
 Developed The Art of Deterrence™ approach for threat mitigation and security enhancement.
Chameleon Associates LLC, Canoga Park, CA
12/2003 – 11/2006
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
 Directed the department of training and development; responsible for worldwide counter-terrorism
training
 Conducted research and needs analyses to increase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of trainees
 Tailored sophisticated and customized solutions to specific needs of clients, markets, environments,
and products
 Engineered security frameworks to enhance processes and approaches
 Developed, designed, and delivered intellectual properties related to security and counter-terrorism
 Selected, coached, and mentored individuals to successfully train and deliver proprietary training and
intellectual property
 Executed promotional programs for products and clients on a national and international level
 Customized and up-dated training catalog, programs, and intellectual properties
 Authored academic and professional articles in industry-leading security magazines
 Responsible for effectively managing a world-wide client base
El Al Security, Los Angeles, CA
6/2002 – 3/2005
SECURITY AGENT
 Responsible for the safety of Israeli aircrafts in the U.S.
 Designed security activities to ensure the safety of passengers, crews, and employees
 Created, managed, and conducted training and development programs in the L.A. station
 Responsible for training new hires in the L.A. station
 Highly trained in-house-expert for various security equipment
 Profiled cargo shipments
 Special activity agent for the Israeli government executive security force
 Liaison for the LAX Police Department Special Response Team
Cellcom Communication, Israel
7/1998 – 03/2001
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM MANAGER
 Managed a team of 30 customer service representatives by monitoring, training and providing feedback
 Responsible for performance appraisals, incentive programs, employee engagement and motivation,
tracking customer service matrices, and managing shift flow
 Communicated with other departments and managers to expedite problem solving
 Provided excellent customer service in Israel’s leading cellular company
The Ministry of National Infrastructure, Israel
02/1996 – 05/2000
COUNTER TERRORISM SECURITY AGENT
 Planned, developed, and conducted training development programs – including best practice strategies,
using knowledge of the effectiveness of training methods
 Reviewed and evaluated training programs for compliance with government standards
 Maintained screening and profiling tasks in sensitive infrastructures.
 Managed a group of 20 security agents.
Academon Intellectual Properties, Israel
09/1995 – 06/1996
COUNTER TERRORISM TRAINER
 Enhanced law enforcement via training on topics such as terrorist methods of operation, propaganda, and
target selection
 Designed, developed, and delivered training development programs
Israel Defense Force, Israel
11/1991 – 12/1994
PARATROOPER, MEDIC PLATOON COMMANDER
 Commanded 30 soldiers in a medic combat division
 Responsible for platoon recruiting, training, and soldier placement for various combat assignments
 Trained basic and advanced medical courses for cadets at the IDF Cadet Elite School
 Rank: first sergeant
Professional Awards
2005
2003
1999
1994
Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs:
El Al Security:
Cellcom Israel, Inc.:
State of Israel:
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Appreciation for enhancement of the Internal Security Agency
Best employee of the year
Best employee of the year
Israel Presidential award for excellence military service
Education:
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Master of Arts, Geography and Geographic Information Systems
California State University Northridge, CA
Marketing Certificate
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Geography
University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
2005
2002
1998
Professional Training
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El Al Security Division: Profiling
El Al Security Division: Cargo Profiling
El Al Security Division: Advanced Explosives Detection
The Israel Ministry of National Infrastructure: Executive protection
Select Publications
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Rain for the Wicked, 20007 – training novel, Booksurge publication
http://www.chameleonassociates.com/newsletter/30.php
http://www.homelandsecurityweekly.com/Red%20Teaming%20Revisited.htm
http://www.swatdigest.com/archives/aug06/sex_success.html
http://synergyctw.com/content/blogcategory/2/9/
2002
2003
2004
2006