As chief information officer, McCormack directed a comprehensive IT modernization strategy for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and partnered with other Homeland Security Department components and state and local law enforcement to develop the Law Enforcement Information-Sharing Program ahead of schedule.
Hollis oversaw a pioneering acquisition process that made encryption tools for mobile devices available easily, quickly and at volume discounts for federal, state and local agencies.
Rose oversaw the creation of a secure wireless network that the South Carolina National Guard can use during emergencies.
While the Obama administration and Congress have started tackling economic issues, agency Web teams have been setting up sites that help carry out the goals of the stimulus work.
Law enforcement officials and civil liberties advocates today asked for improved sharing of terrorism-related information.
House subcommittee leaders say more is needed to make emergency communications devices interoperable; they and other officials say FEMA should stay in DHS.
GAO investigators had no problems getting genuine United States passports by using false documents.
The arrest of a former employees raises questions about Kundra's ability to take the federal CIO role.
Vivek Kundra takes leave of absence after the arrest of a former employee by the FBI.
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa considers the lack of subcontractor data to be a weak spot in Recovery.gov.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the centers play an important role in her department's information-sharing efforts.