Marijus Briedis

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.

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.

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.

Achievements In 2022, Marijus Briedis was named among the finalists in a list of Lithuania's leading technology executives published by 15min.

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.

In 2025, he contributed to Cyber Resilience Compass 2025, an international report focused on cyber resilience, enterprise security strategy, and digital risk management.

He has spoken at international conferences, including RightsCon 2025, cybersecurity forums in Switzerland, technology accelerators in Ukraine, and technical events in Lithuania.

Personal life Outside of his work in technology, Briedis has publicly supported educational, cultural, and humanitarian initiatives.

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.