About

An independent counterespionage advisory.

Jayde Consulting combines technical expertise, behavioural intelligence, and strategic judgement to protect the people, information, and reputation our clients cannot afford to lose.

We consider the broader threats to privacy and integrity, and the most effective ways to combat them.

Jayde Consulting is an Australian-owned counterespionage advisory firm. We help organisations protect their people, assets, and sensitive information through technical surveillance countermeasures, behavioural intelligence, insider threat advisory, and executive vulnerability assessment, delivered as part of a broader advisory model rather than as isolated services.

Our approach

Our approach reflects a simple reality: most security failures involve people, not just systems. We integrate behavioural insight with technical assessment to understand how vulnerabilities are created, exploited, and sustained, so that risk is addressed at its source rather than treated only at a technical level. Engagements are conducted with discretion and precision, and tailored to the specific risk profile of each organisation.

People, not just systems

We assess how vulnerabilities arise through behaviour, not only through technology.

Independent by principle

We do not sell or install surveillance equipment, so our advice stays objective and free from commercial influence.

Discreet and proportionate

We engage only with professional and ethical organisations, and recommend only what is warranted.

Contemporary by discipline

We maintain a deliberate focus on contemporary threat environments through ongoing research, international engagement, and continuous professional development, so that our advice is current and workable in practice.

Leadership and team

Managing Director

Julian Claxton

More than thirty years across counterespionage, behavioural intelligence, and executive threat assessment. Julian holds a Master of Science in Communication, Behaviour and Credibility Analysis, with postgraduate study in investigative interviewing, behavioural profiling, and forensic linguistics, and speaks internationally on technical surveillance, deception, and behavioural risk.

Operations Manager

Ian P.

Decades of experience in technical surveillance countermeasures operations, physical penetration testing, and security systems consulting, with a background in the research and development of alarm and access control equipment. Ian manages all of our TSCM engagements, on both the team and client side, and oversees the firm's physical penetration testing alongside Neal M., ensuring each assignment is scoped, resourced, and delivered to a consistent professional standard.

Our specialists

Our leadership is supported by a team of more than ten specialists drawn from defence, intelligence, law enforcement, and academia, with technical personnel trained in Australia, the United States, and Europe. Surnames are abbreviated here for discretion.

Senior TSCM Search Specialist

Eddie S.

Our most experienced TSCM search specialist, with the team since 2003. Eddie served first as an Australian Army infantryman and then within a Corrective Services security operations group, and holds a Master of Criminology. He brings deep expertise in security operations, physical search technique, investigations, and the leadership of search teams in demanding environments.

Senior TSCM Specialist

James R.

A military and private-sector TSCM specialist who manages technical and physical inspections. Trained in frequency emanation detection (EMSEC) and an experienced security advisor within government environments.

Senior TSCM Technician

Cameron O.

With the firm for more than a decade. A qualified electrician with TSCM training from REI in the United States and in-house, and a thorough understanding of cabling and building infrastructure. He has been instrumental in detecting covert surveillance devices, operates the firm's technical equipment, leads physical searches, and instructs on our TSCM physical search training for government agencies, departments and law enforcement bodies.

Penetration Testing & TSCM

Neal M.

A former special forces soldier with considerable experience breaching secure facilities. Part of the senior TSCM search team, he manages several penetration testing engagements alongside Ian P. Based interstate and travels frequently as required.

Physical Search Specialist

Matthew S.

With the team for nearly a decade and qualified in international relations. Trained in-house, an experienced physical search specialist who also contributes to the firm's research and development of AI systems and processes while undertaking interstate engagements.

TSCM & Countersurveillance

Dorothy S.

A former veteran of the NSW Police Force with extensive experience in undercover operations, the management of covert warrants, and surveillance, bringing a common-sense approach to TSCM inspections. With the team for approximately five years.

TSCM Specialist

Neil K.

Decades of police and military experience, and a senior first-aid specialist within the team.

TSCM Search Specialist

Philip V.

A military veteran with more than two decades on the team as a part-time specialist, bringing expansive cyber and networking skill sets and real-world experience searching for covert surveillance threats. Philip has completed multiple operational tours overseas and, for the past two years, has served as a supporting lecturer to defence students at university on behalf of the Australian Army. He is acutely attuned to client confidentiality and the maintenance of operational security.

TSCM Specialist, in training

Olivia R.

Our newest team member, bringing a dynamic approach to identifying vulnerabilities during TSCM inspections.

Extended capability

Our advisory is complemented by an external cybersecurity management partner, led by Marcus A. and his team, supporting alignment with the ASD Essential Eight and the additional controls our clients require.