Fiber optic connection system

A fiber optic connection system comprising:

• a first connection component in the form of a male connector terminating a first fiber optic cable, the first connection component including a housing defining a longitudinal axis, at least one fiber of the first fiber optic cable fixed axially with respect to the housing;
• the first connection component including a first shutter that is slidably movable in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the first shutter biased to a closed position wherein the at least one fiber of the first fiber optic cable is prevented from exposure by the first shutter;
• the first connection component including a second shutter that is slidably movable in a direction generally parallel to the longitudinal axis, the second shutter biased to a closed position so as to prevent the at least one fiber of the first fiber optic cable from protruding forwardly from the first connection component to an exterior of the first connection component, wherein the first connection component in the form of a male connector is configured such that the at least one fiber of the fiber optic cable protrudes forwardly from the male connector to the exterior of the first connection component when the first and second shutters are brought to an open position, wherein the housing of the first connection component is defined by a connector inner housing, and the second shutter is defined by a shroud that is slidably movable with respect to the connector inner housing for allowing the at least one fiber of the first fiber optic cable to protrude forwardly from the first connection component.