Dauntless Group is a leading Australian-based strategic advisory firm, providing proactive, intelligence-led security solutions in an era of unprecedented global volatility. With over 100 years of combined experience and a global network, our three elite directors specialise in deconstructing threats before they manifest. We deliver unparalleled Strategic Intelligence, Tactical Validation, and Digital Architecture to safeguard high-consequence assets and executive interests across Australia, Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region. From comprehensive
risk assessments and cybersecurity consulting to discreet bug sweeps (TSCM) and executive protection, Dauntless Group builds impenetrable defences, ensuring your organisation, people, and vital assets are protected with 100% discretion and world-class precision. We don’t just react to threats; we provide the foresight and robust strategies needed for enduring resilience.
Meet the team
Michael Brookes-Jones – Founder & Principal Advisor
Michael Brookes-Jones is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the Dauntless Group. A preeminent global risk executive with over 35 years of distinguished service, Michael’s career is defined by the management of the most complex security and infrastructure portfolios in modern history. He provides the “Unified Command” vision, positioning the Dauntless Group at the critical intersection of national intelligence and corporate strategic resilience.
High-Echelon Operational Leadership
Michael’s professional trajectory is rooted in a deep lineage of formal training and high-stakes service across government, defence, and multinational private sectors. Notably, he served as the Program Director for Iraqi Tier-1 Protection Programs, reporting to the highest levels of coalition command, including General David Petraeus and General Raymond Odierno. In this high-consequence environment, he maintained absolute operational integrity across massive scales:
• Command & Oversight: Led a professional force of over 9,000 personnel, including specialised protection details and sovereign military elements.
• Fiscal & Asset Stewardship: Managed a US$225M+ annual operating budget and directed logistics for physical assets valued at US$900M.
• Diplomatic Integrity: Orchestrated the security architecture for seven Iraqi Government Ministers, including the Prime Minister and President.
Foundations of Elite Performance
Before his tenure in global security, Michael operated at the pinnacle of international sport, representing both New Zealand and Great Britain on the World Cup circuit and competing in the 1992 Winter Olympics. This background in elite-level competition informs his executive philosophy: a relentless focus on technical precision, rapid decision-making in high-velocity environments, and the mental fortitude required to perform under global scrutiny.
Global Influence & Five Eyes Integration
Extensive experience advising sovereign entities on high-level programs. Proven track record of operating within highly regulated and sensitive international security environments across the Five Eyes, the Middle East, and East Asia since the late 1980s.
• Sovereign Protection: Directed security for the Australian Ambassador and over 100 personnel in Baghdad, maintaining a flawless record of zero security breaches.
• Elite Capability Development: Served as a Senior Advisor to the UAE Military Elite Presidential Guard, providing specialist counsel on asymmetric warfare and hostage rescue.
• Strategic Advisory: Retained by premier global entities—including SpaceX, Thales, and the US Department of Defence—to design bespoke risk mitigation and continuity of operations (COOP) programs.
“In my experience managing national-level programs, I learned that failure often occurs at the seams—the gap between the boardroom and the front line. At the Dauntless Group, we have built a leadership triad that eliminates those seams. We bring a lineage of elite precision to the private sector, ensuring that your assets, data, and people are protected by a unified, unassailable command.”
Dale Comstock, PhD | Physical & Nuclear Security Lead
Dr. Dale Comstock is the Physical Security Lead for Dauntless Group, bringing over 35 years of tactical excellence and organizational leadership to the firm’s most sensitive engagements. A decorated veteran of the U.S. Army’s most elite units, Dr. Comstock specializes in high-consequence risk mitigation and the development of specialized security programs.
Dr. Comstock’s professional trajectory is rooted in a deep lineage of elite service, including 20 years in U.S. Army Special Operations with a decade spent in 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force). His operational background as an Assault Team Leader and Troop Sergeant provides a level of expertise in advanced breaching and global K9 security programs that is virtually unmatched in the private sector.
A premier authority on the protection of national critical infrastructure, Dr. Comstock has led comprehensive security programs for Fortune 500 companies, nuclear facilities, and petrochemical installations.
He utilizes advanced Red Team strategies and adversarial modeling to identify and neutralize structural vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by emerging threats.
Unique among security consultants, Dr. Comstock bridges the gap between tactical application and academic depth. A former faculty member at Henley-Putnam University, he has taught the Psychology of Violence and Technical Surveillance. He holds a Master’s in Business and Organizational Security Management and a PhD in Alternative Medicine, offering a holistic, scientifically-informed approach to organizational resilience and personnel protection. At Dauntless Group, he ensures that critical assets are defended with elite-level precision and strategic foresight.
Carl Carpenter | Cyber Lead & Senior Strategic Advisor
Carl Carpenter is a premier authority on cybersecurity and digital governance, specialising in protecting critical infrastructure against sophisticated global threats. As the former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a $6 billion entity, he brings an elite pedigree of technical defence and corporate liability management to the Dauntless Group.
Mr. Carpenter’s expertise bridges the gap between high-level federal liaison work and enterprise risk. He has a proven track record of coordinating with the FBI, IRS, and U.S. Department of Labour on high-stakes financial investigations and has conducted comprehensive security assessments for Fortune 10 and Fortune 50 companies.
Key Specialisations:
• AI Governance & Risk: Leading initiatives in secure LLM implementation, adversarial AI defence (prompt injection), and alignment with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework and the EU AI Act.
• Regulatory Mastery: Expert-level command of FFIEC, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, and CCPA compliance.
• Defence & ISO Standards: A CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner and certified PECB Trainer for ISO/IEC 27001 and 27032, ensuring organisations meet rigorous Department of Defence and international security standards.