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Painless Security has been providing security consulting and software development services for over 15 years, largely for the Research & Education and non-profit sectors.

What we do.
We specialize in Trust & Identity solutions for Research & Education, developing and cloud-based infrastructure and services, and defining & implementing Internet technology standards.
We also offerCollaborate, a full-hosted cloud service that connects our clients to global R&E Trust and Identity services, such as eduroam and eduGain.
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Team
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Margaret Cullen
President & CEOMargaret has over 30 years of experience in all aspects of software development. Her former positions include: VP of Engineering at ThingMagic, Director of Networks at WindRiver, and Director of Technical Services at FTP Software.
Margaret is a globally-recognized expert on Internet Security and IPv6. She currently serves as Chair of the Internet2 Community Architecture Committee for Trust & Identity (CACTI), and as Chair of the IETF RADIUS Extensions (radext) Working Group. She formerly served on the (U.S.) President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board, as an IETF Internet Area Director, and as Co-Chair of the IETF IPv6 (ipv6) and IPv6 Operations (v6ops) Working Groups.
Mark Donnelly
Senior Software DeveloperMark is an experienced security consultant and software developer. He also contributes to the IETF. He has written and co-written several Internet-Drafts on topics such as detecting captive portals, checking RADIUS server status, and improving usability for federated authentication.
Jay DeMarrais
Software DeveloperJay has a PhD in Computational Number Theory from the University of Southern California and a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has worked as a software engineer at several companies, including NIKSUN, Sandstorm Enterprises, and Turbine, Inc.
Sebastian Ramirez
Software DeveloperSebastian is a security-focused software engineer who has worked with Painless Security beginning in 2018, and full time since 2021. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a BS in Information Technology and has also worked in healthcare IT and election voting systems.
Paul Selkirk
Senior Software DeveloperPaul is a computer systems engineer and internet pioneer with a passion for networking and security. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering in 1988. Paul has over 30 years of experience with embedded systems and networking.
F.A.Q
Frequently AskedQuestions
- Who should I contact for my specific inquiry?
For Collaborate technical support, write tosupport@painless-security.com.
For Collaborate inquiries, write tosales@painless-security.com.
For Software Development inquiries, write toswdev@painless-security.com.
- What areas of software development do you specialize in?
Painless Security specializes in developing software for internet security technologies, web applications, cloud applications, and embedded systems.
- Do you offer consulting services in addition to software development?
Yes, we provide consulting services to help clients assess their security needs, architect solutions, and plan/manage software projects.
Contact
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Our Address
4 High St Suite 134, North Andover, MA 01845
Email Us
info@painless-security.com
Call Us
+1 781 605 3459