Close Protection and Executive Protection

Discreet personal protection for executives, public figures, individuals and families across Australia and internationally.

Our approach begins with an assessment of your risk profile. We consider your public visibility, professional and personal circumstances, travel and any specific security concerns to understand where you may be exposed to risk.


This assessment informs a protection plan suited to your needs, from a bodyguard for a specific engagement to ongoing executive protection. We recommend the level of support appropriate to your circumstances, with consideration for your privacy and daily commitments.

How we can help


  • Personal protection. Discreet close protection tailored to your risk profile, professional commitments and personal circumstances.
  • Politicians and public figures. Protection planning and support for elected representatives and public figures during community events, official engagements and travel.
  • Secure transport. Protective driving and journey planning informed by your itinerary, destination and security requirements.
  • Events and public appearances. Planning and protective support for arrivals, departures and public engagements, coordinated with venue and event teams.
  • Residential protection. Assessment of residential security risks and protection arrangements suited to your household and circumstances.
  • Threat and travel risk assessments. Assessments of personal threats and travel risks, with practical recommendations to guide travel planning and protective arrangements.
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How we can help


  • Personal protection. Discreet close protection tailored to your risk profile, professional commitments and personal circumstances.
  • Politicians and public figures. Protection planning and support for elected representatives and public figures during community events, official engagements and travel.
  • Secure transport. Protective driving and journey planning informed by your itinerary, destination and security requirements.
  • Events and public appearances. Planning and protective support for arrivals, departures and public engagements, coordinated with venue and event teams.
  • Residential protection. Assessment of residential security risks and protection arrangements suited to your household and circumstances.
  • Threat and travel risk assessments. Assessments of personal threats and travel risks, with practical recommendations to guide travel planning and protective arrangements.
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Specialist Experience Behind Your Protection 


SSX’s leadership and specialist network bring together extensive experience across specialist policing, military special operations, government emergency response and executive protection.


This includes experience leading and supporting close protection and executive protection operations for high-profile individuals, private families, executives and government officials across Australia and internationally. Our people bring an understanding of the discretion, judgement and coordination required to protect clients with complex personal and professional demands.


We draw on this experience to understand each client’s risk profile and develop practical protection arrangements. Personnel and specialist support are selected to suit the assignment, with an emphasis on professionalism and respect for the client’s privacy.

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Corporate Security Guards, Patrols and Electronic Security  across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane

From static guarding to mobile patrols and electronic systems, every SSX solution is governed by role-specific protocols and real-world risk logic, ensuring end-to-end protection, measurable performance, and integrated support for clients with corporate security across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and beyond.

Electronic Security: System-led surveillance, access control, and threat detection built for compliant operators.


Real-time visibility and site integrity across all sectors and risk environments


Organisations face mounting pressure to maintain uninterrupted visibility and control. Inconsistent coverage, outdated infrastructure, or fragmented providers compromise response capability and leave decision-makers exposed to operational, reputational, and legal consequences.


If you’re managing complex assets or multi-site portfolios, relying on manual systems or isolated tech increases your risk. Without integrated security solutions that feature surveillance, real-time alerts, and audit-ready footage, you're left with reactive tools, incomplete data, and limited assurance, especially under regulatory or stakeholder scrutiny. As a trusted security partner in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, we cover everything from retail shrinkage and perimeter breaches to after-hours liability and data compliance. 


We deploy electronic security systems designed to extend protection and reduce incident uncertainty. Our offering includes CCTV, intrusion detection, access control, AI-enabled analytics, and remote site monitoring, each aligned to client environments and compliance frameworks. By integrating with our guarding and patrol services and private security, we deliver end-to-end coverage with real-time visibility, encrypted data handling, and standards-based assurance.


The outcome is a safer environment, fewer disruptions, and measurable performance improvements.

From system design, installation, maintenance to upgrades, SSX provides complete control across all security layers.

Our systems reduce blind spots, automate response, and deliver audit-ready evidence across all sectors, all hours. SSX electronic security enables confident, compliant operations, no matter the scale or complexity.

Our Capabilities Include:

  • CCTV installation, monitoring, and maintenance
  • Intrusion detection and alarm systems
  • Access control and credential management
  • Video analytics and AI-enabled surveillance
  • Remote site monitoring
  • Incident verification and event escalation


System Design & Compliance:

  • All systems are engineered for reliability and aligned with relevant Australian standards.
  • Data is stored securely, with encryption and privacy protocols embedded into every deployment.
  • Our technicians work alongside client IT and risk teams to ensure full integration with existing infrastructure.
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Security Managers

SSX Group elevates the capabilities of security managers by offering customised, compliant, technology-driven solutions, including advanced monitoring and access control, to mitigate legal risks, ensure regulatory alignment, prevent losses, and address emerging threats effectively.


Operations Managers

SSX Group elevates the capabilities of operations managers by helping them safeguard assets, ensure operational continuity in commercial buildings, and reduce security risks without slowing down business through advanced access control, real-time surveillance, and AI-driven analytics.


Principals

SSX Group elevates the capabilities of principals by positioning them as leaders who proactively protect students, staff, and school reputations through specialised education security solutions and integrated frameworks for compliance and crisis preparedness.


Facility Managers

SSX Group elevates the capabilities of facility managers by enabling them to safeguard assets, ensure compliance, enhance operational resilience, and improve facility maintenance and safety through comprehensive access control, advanced surveillance, and seamless technology integration, allowing them to focus on strategic priorities.

Property Managers

SSX Group elevates the capabilities of property managers by enabling them to safeguard properties, prevent risks, and improve safety through cutting-edge surveillance, advanced access control, rapid response, and seamless, cost-optimised technology integration.


Asset Managers

SSX Group elevates the capabilities of asset managers by acting as a compliance-driven, high-security partner that ensures robust security management and regulatory compliance for asset protection through advanced, integrated physical and digital security solutions.


Office Directors

SSX Group elevates the capabilities of office directors by helping them balance safety, operational efficiency, and staff preparedness with AI-enhanced monitoring and access control systems that proactively identify risks without disrupting business operations.


Retail Managers / Store Managers

SSX Group elevates the capabilities of retail managers and store managers by helping them reduce shrinkage and enhance safety without disrupting the shopping experience through retail security with advanced CCTV, EAS tag solutions, user-friendly access control, and AI-powered real-time monitoring.

SSX supports security-conscious decision-makers in high-value and high-risk environments, with systemised protocols, aligned standards, and risk-governed security services and solutions.

Speak with SSX


Speak with SSX for a confidential discussion about your circumstances and security requirements. We will explain the assessment process and the protection options appropriate to your needs. Call 1300 779 778 or email info@ssxgroup.com.au.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is executive protection?

    Executive protection combines risk assessment, planning and personal protection to help manage security risks during work, travel and daily life. The assessment guides the level of support, which may include a protection officer, secure transport or arrangements for a particular engagement.

  • Can I book a bodyguard for one event?

    Yes. We can support a specific engagement or an ongoing requirement. We first discuss your circumstances, location and dates, then assess the risks and recommend an appropriate level of protection.

  • Can you support domestic and international travel?

    Yes. SSX supports clients across Australia and internationally through travel risk assessments, personal protection and secure transport. We consider your destination, itinerary and individual risk profile when planning support for your journey.