Eric Hysen

cyber workforce, cyber skills, hiring workforce

DHS aims to expand CTMS after ‘challenges’ with rollout

CTMS hasn’t been the immediate shot in the arm some thought it would be, but DHS’s CIO says it’s a key part of the department’s future.

Hiring/Retention

DHS AI Corps hires an initial 10 experts

Artificial Intelligence

DHS fills out AI safety board with big tech execs

Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive

DHS hires new CISO; Former cloud security lead lands new job

People

Agencies should promote existing workplace flexibilities in federal AI hiring, OPM says

Artificial Intelligence

DHS sets ‘aggressive’ recruiting strategy to fill AI jobs

Artificial Intelligence

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2020, file photo a U.S. Department of Homeland Security plaque is displayed a podium as international passengers arrive at Miami international Airport where they are screened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Miami. The damned-if-you-pay-damned-if-you-don’t dilemma on ransomware payments has left U.S. officials fumbling about how to respond. While the Biden administration “strongly discourages” paying, it recognizes that failing to pay would be suicidal for some victims. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

DHS names new deputy CIO after current one to retire in March

CIO News

DHS sees ‘usability testing’ as central to big burden reduction goals

Management

People, agencies, not topics drove the CIO discussions in 2023

Ask the CIO

DHS’ move to agile development to buoy customer experience too

Ask the CIO

DHS to lean further into AI with generative pilots

Artificial Intelligence

Mayorkas signs new policy, calls for DHS to ‘move quickly and nimbly’ with AI adoption

DHS has a new AI policy, while Chief Information Officer Eric Hysen has been named as the department’s first-ever “chief AI officer.”

Artificial Intelligence

DHS working capital fund provides ‘additional avenue’ for IT, facilities improvements

The “non-recurring expenses fund” doesn’t have a flashy name, but it could become a “significant tool” for DHS to make both IT and facilities improvements.

IT Modernization

DHS launching new ‘customer experience’ directorate this month

Management

The directorate is being led by former USDS official Dana Chisnell. The goal is to support DHS’s “high impact service providers” and other components.