Parisa Tabriz

Who She Is

Parisa Tabriz is a computer scientist and security engineer who leads browser security at Google, where her work protects billions of people who use Google Chrome every day. Born in 1983 in Chicago to an Iranian father and a Polish-American mother, Tabriz studied computer science at the University of Illinois and became fascinated with security after learning how to hack into her own website as a college student. She joined Google in 2007 and rose to lead one of the most critical security teams in the technology industry. Her official business card reads "Security Princess," a title she chose to challenge the idea that hacking and cybersecurity are not welcoming to women. She is widely recognized as one of the most influential cybersecurity professionals in the world.

Why She Matters

Parisa Tabriz shows that curiosity and persistence can lead to a career protecting millions of people from harm. Her path into cybersecurity started not with a master plan but with a genuine desire to understand how things work and how they can be broken. She has been outspoken about making the field more diverse and welcoming, using her visibility to encourage young women and underrepresented groups to pursue careers in security. For young people interested in cybersecurity, Tabriz is proof that you do not need to fit a stereotype to thrive in this field. Her career demonstrates that the best cybersecurity professionals are not just technically brilliant but also creative, collaborative, and motivated by a desire to protect people.