“Meet The Mission”: Your Inside Look At Parsons’ Innovation
We are thrilled to announce our new video and podcast series called, “Meet The Mission,” a deep dive into the cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking innovation driving Parsons forward. This dynamic new platform provides listeners with exclusive access to Parsons’ experts, exploring the latest projects, industry trends, and the future of critical technologies.
The inaugural episode, “Future Tech: What to Expect in Cybersecurity & Defense in 2025,” sets the stage for the series mission: to bring listeners to the forefront of innovation. In this episode, industry leaders Ryan Gabriele and Jenn Bergstrom tackle pivotal questions surrounding the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and defense, offering invaluable insights into the technologies shaping our future.
What You’ll Discover In This Episode
Episode Breakdown
- Personal Tech & AI (4:39 – 12:19): Get a glimpse into the personal tech habits of our experts and their perspectives on AI assistance tools like ChatGPT, Siri, and Alexa.
- Cybersecurity & Defense Trends (12:19): Explore the major trends poised to redefine cybersecurity and defense strategies in the coming year.
- Project Linchpin (16:20): Ryan breaks down Parsons’ role in the Army’s Project Linchpin, offering a behind-the-scenes look at its impact.
- Innovations in Cyber Threat Defense (21:50): Discover the most promising innovations that could revolutionize how we combat cyber threats.
- Cloud Infrastructure & AI (26:45): Understand the crucial role cloud infrastructure plays in accelerating AI adoption within the defense sector.
- AI Cyber Defense Resilience (30:30): Learn how Parsons is ensuring its AI-powered cyber defenses remain robust against sophisticated adversaries.
- Gamification & AI in the Cloud (35:10): Gain insights from gamification experiences and events focused on AI and cloud technologies.
- Multi-Cloud & Cloud Adoption Barriers (39:20 – 41:39): Dive into the complexities of multi-cloud environments and the challenges of cloud adoption in the defense industry.
- Zero-Trust Architectures (45:22): Explore the impact of zero-trust architectures on cybersecurity strategies.
- Future-Proofing National Security Tech (48:05): Discuss the challenges and strategies for future-proofing national security technologies.
- Cybersecurity Threats (52:40): Gain expert perspectives on the biggest cybersecurity threats facing US defense systems in the next 3-5 years.
- The Exciting Future (54:50): Hear what excites our experts most about the future of cybersecurity, AI, machine learning, and defense technology.
About Our Host
Candice Scarborough is the host of “Meet The Mission” and Director of Cyber Security and Software Engineering at Parsons, experienced with full-stack and object-oriented web applications, databases, service architectures, cloud infrastructure, security, risk analysis/mitigation. Her background in Software Engineering and Project/Software Development provides unique insight into technical requirements while still providing practical solutions to those needs that come up when the need arises.
About Our Guests
Ryan Gabriele is Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Defense & Intelligence at Parsons, founded and manages the SPARC organization, spearheading technical solutioning and productization for the Defense and Intelligence market. With 20+ years of DOD experience, he supports business development, leads customer engagements, and communicates Parsons’ value to strategic partners. You can learn more about him here.
Jenn Bergstrom serves as Vice President of Cloud and Data Solutions within the Defense & Intelligence sector at Parsons and is also a Parsons Fellow. A leader driven by a passion for empowering teams, Jenn fosters excellence by focusing on targeted technologies and a “leading by lifting” approach. She is known for strong tactical and strategic thinking. You can learn more about her here.
Tune In and Join The Conversation
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore the future of technology with us! Subscribe to “Meet The Mission” on YouTube or Spotify and stay tuned for new episodes released monthly.