Marijus Briedis
Marijus Briedis | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jurbarkas, Lithuania |
| Citizenship | Lithuanian |
| Education | Kaunas College — BSc in computer systems, networking, and telecommunications |
| Occupations | Cybersecurity expert, software engineer, technology executive |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Organization(s) | NordVPN; Nord Security; Tesonet |
| Title | Chief technology officer at NordVPN |
Marijus Briedis is a Lithuanian cybersecurity expert, software engineer, and technology executive. He serves as chief technology officer of NordVPN, a cybersecurity product developed by Nord Security, where he leads engineering, infrastructure, product security, and technology strategy.[1]
Briedis has written and spoken on topics including cybersecurity, privacy technologies, network architecture, secure software delivery, and technology development, including artificial intelligence, internet of things security, and post-quantum encryption.[2][3][4]
Early life
Briedis developed an early interest in information technology and later pursued formal education in computer systems, networking, and telecommunications at Kaunas College in Lithuania, where he completed a bachelor's degree in computer systems engineering.[1]
He later completed additional technical training in containerization and cloud-native infrastructure through The Linux Foundation, including Kubernetes Fundamentals certification.[1]
Career
Early career
Briedis began his professional career as an information technology specialist at a public-sector technology center, where he worked on server administration, infrastructure maintenance, and network operations.[4]
He later worked independently as a web developer and systems engineer, contributing to software development and infrastructure projects before moving into Linux systems administration and cybersecurity-focused engineering roles.[4]
Nord Security and NordVPN
Briedis joined Nord Security as a Linux systems administrator during the company's expansion into consumer privacy and network security products.[4]
He later held senior engineering and infrastructure leadership roles before being appointed chief technology officer of NordVPN in 2019.[1]
As CTO, Briedis has led engineering teams responsible for cloud infrastructure, secure software development, privacy architecture, and product scalability.[1][2]
During his tenure, NordVPN introduced initiatives related to network modernization, AI-assisted threat detection, and post-quantum encryption research.[2][3][5]
Achievements
In 2022, Marijus Briedis was named among the finalists in a list of Lithuania's leading technology executives published by 15min.[6]
In 2024, Briedis was selected for the European Young Leaders program organized by Friends of Europe, which recognizes professionals from business, public policy, science, and technology across Europe.[7]
In 2025, he contributed to Cyber Resilience Compass 2025, an international report focused on cyber resilience, enterprise security strategy, and digital risk management.[8]
He has spoken at international conferences, including RightsCon 2025, cybersecurity forums in Switzerland, technology accelerators in Ukraine, and technical events in Lithuania.[1][3]
He has commented publicly on artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity regulation, privacy technologies, and digital infrastructure through interviews and commentary published by Business Insider, Forbes, TechRadar, IGN, and The Telegraph.[2][3][9][10][11][12]
Personal life
Outside of his work in technology, Briedis has publicly supported educational, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives.[4]
Briedis volunteered with the APAN Volunteers Network in Diriamba, Nicaragua, where he organized extracurricular educational activities and computer literacy workshops in seven public schools, working with local students and educators on technology-focused learning initiatives.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Marijus Briedis". NordVPN.
- 1 2 3 4 "NordVPN CTO talks AI investment and international regs". Information Week. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 threats, Chiara Castro NordVPN CTO Marijus Briedis isn't alone in concerns surrounding the evolving landscape of cyber (26 March 2025). "Cyber threats are evolving everywhere – and "prevention alone is insufficient," says NordVPN CTO". TechRadar. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Staff, Authority Magazine Editorial (10 July 2025). "Guardians of AI: Marijus Briedis of NordVPN On How AI Leaders Are Keeping AI Safe, Ethical..." Authority Magazine. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Pandagle, Vishwa (5 May 2025). "NordVPN's Vision for the Future: AI, Post-Quantum Encryption, and the Battle for Online Privacy". TechNadu. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Paskelbti 5 stipriausi Lietuvos technologijų vadovai". 15min.lt/verslas (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ EPIC (22 January 2024). "Meet the new EYL40 Class of 2024!". Friends of Europe. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Lyskoit, Violeta (29 April 2025). "The Cyber Resilience Compass 2025 is out: Key takeaways". NordVPN.
- ↑ Notopoulos, Katie. "Gen Z doesn't say 'hello' when answering the phone. I'm concerned". Business Insider. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Clawson, Trevor. "After Vinted: Lithuania's Startup Scene Seeks Global VCs And Talent". Forbes. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Lyles, Taylor (19 April 2024). "What's the Future of TikTok if U.S. Ban Goes Through? Here's What the Experts are Saying". IGN. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Almeida, Lauren (23 October 2022). "British holidaymakers being 'ripped off' by booking websites". telegraph.