Defending the nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic, is a tough business. That’s why the U.S. government has Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, where the nation’s secrets can be freely discussed by military officers, intelligence operatives and diplomats.

The intelligence community is developing a single cloud computing network to allow all its analysts to access and rapidly sift through massive volumes of data.

Representative Sue Myrick (R) was presented with the National Intelligence Distinguished Public Service Medal Thursday.

Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, was honored Tuesday by the Director of National Intelligence for her work in Congress on intelligence issues.

With the president expected to soon name his choices for leadership at the State Department, Pentagon and CIA, one key position will remain consistent - the director of national intelligence.