The GovBrief
The GovBrief
GovExec Content Studio
AI-powered operations: Leveraging data for mission success
32 minutes Posted Dec 19, 2025 at 5:41 pm.
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Federal agencies are increasingly data-driven, but the challenge lies in integrating, securing and operationalizing vast amounts of information. In this episode, experts explore how AI and analytics are transforming decision-making, enhancing situational awareness and improving mission readiness. 
Kurt Steege, ThunderCat Technology's CTO, Bart Larango, federal industry advisor at Splunk, Daniel Buchholz, Red Cell Section chief for the U.S. Department of State and Mark Canter, CISO at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, discuss data security risks, ethical AI considerations and real-world use cases where agencies are leveraging AI for operational success.