In this virtual video panel series, WashingtonExec interviews industry and public sector leaders to explore the challenges, innovations and initiatives shaping the government IT landscape. This video was originally recorded Feb. 26, 2026.
In this segment, WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Candice Frost, senior director of cyber warfare business development for Parsons Corp., and Scott St. Pierre, director of enterprise networks and cybersecurity for the U.S. Navy, to discuss how AI is being applied in real-world defense environments.
From improving threat detection and managing vast data streams to strengthening zero trust architectures, the conversation highlights how both panelists are working to translate mission needs into scalable, AI-enabled capabilities, while maintaining security, trust and operational integrity. Looking ahead, both leaders emphasize the importance of collaboration, responsible implementation and innovation to ensure AI continues to deliver meaningful mission advantage.