Dr. Pontus Johnson

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

Royal Institute of Technology • Stockholm

Leading research and courses in cybersecurity and network systems.

Director

— Present

Center for Cyber Defense and Information Security, KTH • Stockholm

Overseeing initiatives in cybersecurity in collaboration with multiple national agencies.

Co-Founder

2014-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Foreseeti • Stockholm

Developed cybersecurity attack simulation software, acquired by Google.

Co-Founder

2025-01-01 — Present

Nørdsnipe • Stockholm

Developing AI-assisted security testing.

Courses

Advanced Ethical Hacking (FEP3370) Ethical Hacking (EN2720) Ethical Hacking (EP283U) Ethical Hacking (EP282U) Ethical Hacking (EP274V) Ethical Hackning (EP284U) Ethical hacking II (EP275V) Advanced Topics Communication Networks 1 (FEP3316) Advanced Topics Communication Networks 2 (FEP3317)

Requirements for Royal Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in a relevant field Calculus in one variable Linear Algebra Probability Theory and Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of completed courses and grades
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Summary sheet (if required by program)
  • Letters of Recommendation (standard for most programs)
Specialization Notes

Specific requirements apply to all departments. For Architecture, a portfolio is mandatory and submitted via a separate KTH system.