Chief Technology Officer & Principal Penetration Tester
Tim Connell is the Chief Technology Officer and a Principal Penetration Tester at Pulsar Security. He combines technical leadership and hands-on penetration testing with experience overseeing hundreds of security engagements. His focus is on helping clients understand how attackers could compromise their systems, what that would mean for their business, and which fixes deserve their attention first.
Tim’s technical background spans network, web application, and wireless security. His credentials include the GIAC Security Professional (GSP) designation, OSCP, GPEN, and GWAPT, along with certifications in incident handling and intrusion analysis. He brings that breadth to helping technical teams investigate weaknesses and business leaders understand the work needed to address them.
Tim also shares practical guidance with the broader security community through technical writing, demonstrations, and industry interviews. His insights on penetration testing and reporting have been featured by Pentest-Tools.com, and his writing has appeared in NH Business Review. He emphasizes clear explanations, useful remediation guidance, and helping other practitioners improve their work.
