Kevin O'Connor, Principal
Former NSA Cyber Operations Specialist
Kevin O'Connor is the Principal of TKOResearch. A former National Security Agency (NSA) specialist, Kevin brings specialized experience in Computer Network Operations (CNO) and technical intelligence gathering to the private sector.
Unlike generalist consulting firms, TKOResearch operates on the principles of technical rigor andoperational security. Kevin founded the firm to provide bespoke intelligence solutions for clients facing advanced threats, litigation complexities, and reputational crises that require government-grade tradecraft.
With nearly a decade of experience in the intelligence community, plus enterprise threat research at CrowdStrike's Advanced Research Team and cybersecurity leadership at successfully exited startups, Kevin delivers operator-level capability—not consultant-level expertise—to boutique clients requiring the highest level of technical precision and discretion.
NSA
Cyber Operations
Decade+
Elite Experience
Government-Grade Tradecraft
for Private Sector Risk
Core Capabilities
Unlike standard consulting firms, TKOResearch provides direct access to principal-level expertise with in-house technical capabilities that most firms outsource.
Bespoke Intelligence Solutions
Technical intelligence gathering, digital forensics, and advanced threat analysis for high-stakes private sector investigations. Government-grade tradecraft without the bureaucracy.
OASIS Analytical Framework
In-house technical exploitation capability integrating forensic microscopy (up to 5000X), spectrum analysis for TSCM, and advanced OSINT. Secure evidence processing without third-party vendors.
TKOResearch Labs R&D
R&D division focused on the HELIX Sensor and Sensor Kit—a mesh network of multispectral safety instrumentation. Future vision includes LabSense and AI-assisted platforms for laboratory safety.
The Kevin O'Connor Difference
This is not consultant-level expertise. This is operator-level capability from the front lines of national cybersecurity. Kevin O'Connor brings NSA-level tradecraft to solve problems that standard firms cannot handle.
Computer Network Operations
Specialized experience in advanced persistent threats, vulnerability research, and offensive cyber operations at the National Security Agency. Kevin brings technical intelligence gathering methodologies honed at the national level.
Elite Cyber Experience
From intelligence community operations to CrowdStrike's Advanced Research Team to Director-level threat research at successfully exited cybersecurity startups. Deep experience in nation-state threat actor analysis and malware research.
Direct Access
You hire Kevin O'Connor directly—not a team of junior analysts. Every engagement receives principal-level attention with technical rigor and operational security that large firms cannot match.
"Kevin O'Connor, NSA" is the product. Tier-1 tradecraft for clients who can't afford to guess.
Our Values
These core values guide everything we do at TKOResearch.
Innovation
Pioneering cybersecurity solutions and intelligent laboratory systems.
Expertise
Deep knowledge in cybersecurity, AI, and laboratory automation.
Security
Unwavering commitment to protecting our clients and advancing safety.
The OASIS Analytical Framework
Complex investigations require more than standard database searches. TKO employs OASIS, a proprietary technical exploitation framework. This capability integrates in-house equipment and methodologies, allowing us to process evidence and intelligence securely without relying on third-party vendors.
Forensic Microscopy
Up to 5000X magnification for hardware implant detection and physical evidence analysis. Microanalysis capabilities for device teardown, trace evidence, and materials verification.
Spectrum Analysis
Signal detection for Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM). RF emissions monitoring, spectrum analysis, and detection of electronic surveillance devices.
Advanced OSINT
Deep-web correlation beyond commercial aggregators. Intelligence collection and analysis using methodologies from national-level intelligence operations.
In-House Technical Stack
This in-house technical stack allows TKO to process evidence and intelligence securely, without relying on third-party vendors. All analysis is performed by Kevin O'Connor directly, maintaining operational security and chain-of-custody throughout the investigative process.
TKOResearch Labs
Our R&D division focused on democratizing science through innovative sensor technology and intelligent laboratory systems.
HELIX Sensor & Sensor Kit
Our current primary R&D focus: a mesh network of multispectral safety instrumentation including electrochemical sensors to identify environmental risks in a cost-effective way. The HELIX Sensor will eventually evolve into LabSense and AI-assisted edge-first AI SaaS enabled platforms.
- ✓Mesh network of safety sensors
- ✓Multispectral electrochemical detection
- ✓Cost-effective risk identification
- ✓Foundation for future AI integration
Future Vision: LabSense
Our secondary long-term objective is LabSense—an evolution of the HELIX Sensor into AI-assisted, edge-first AI SaaS platforms with a family of sensors and integrations throughout ecosystems like HomeAssistant, computer vision, and assistance systems.
Empowering non-professional scientists from home-school chemistry labs to at-home beverage making and essential oil distillation with safe, secure, AI-assisted exploration of the sciences.
Service Offerings
High-margin, high-difficulty services that standard consulting firms cannot provide.
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Professional TSCM "bug sweeps" for C-suite offices and high-net-worth individual residences. Detection of electronic surveillance devices using spectrum analysis and RF monitoring capabilities.
Forensic Hardware Analysis
Physical inspection of compromised devices. Hardware implant detection, PCB analysis, and device teardown using forensic microscopy and electronics forensics capabilities.
Executive Threat Modeling
Assessing physical and digital risks for high-net-worth individuals using adversarial methodology from national-level cyber operations. Red team assessments with government-grade tradecraft.