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Pontus Johnson is a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in the areas of cybersecurity, architectural models, and computer networks. His research primarily focuses on simulating cyber attacks on networks and analyzing security vulnerabilities. Pontus has a strong academic background with a MSc from Lund Institute of Technology obtained in 1997 and a PhD from KTH, where he also received his Docent titles in 2002 and 2007. His professional career includes directing the Center for Cyber Defense and Information Security at KTH and supervising numerous PhD students, significantly contributing to the development of expertise in cybersecurity through regular announcements for PhD positions. Pontus co-founded Foreseeti, a research spin-off that focuses on cybersecurity attack simulation software, which was acquired by Google in 2022. He is actively involved in various national initiatives including Cybercampus Sweden and has been recognized as a member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences. Pontus has authored over 100 scientific articles, focusing on assessments and predictions related to cybersecurity and non-functional properties in software and computer networks. He balances his time between his role at KTH and his new venture, Nørdsnipe, which develops AI-assisted security testing.
Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm
Leading research and courses in cybersecurity and network systems.
Center for Cyber Defense and Information Security, KTH • Stockholm
Overseeing initiatives in cybersecurity in collaboration with multiple national agencies.
Foreseeti • Stockholm
Developed cybersecurity attack simulation software, acquired by Google.
Nørdsnipe • Stockholm
Developing AI-assisted security testing.
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