Secretary Napolitano highlighted the Department's progress in 2011, emphasizing the major steps the Department has taken this year to enhance America's capabilities to guard against terrorism; secure the nation's borders; engage in smart enforcement of our immigration laws; safeguard and secure cyberspace; prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters; and to mature and strengthen the homeland security enterprise.

"This year, as we observed the 10th anniversary of the attacks that gave rise to our department, we continued to strengthen the safety, security, and resilience of our nation," said Secretary Napolitano. "As we move into 2012, we will continue to work together with our federal, state, local, and private sector partners to address new and emerging challenges while maturing and strengthening the homeland security enterprise."

Read our Highlighting the Department's Progress in 2011

Preventing Terrorism and Enhancing Security

• Risk-Based Approach to Transportation Security
• Enhancing Partnerships with State and Local Law Enforcement
• Fulfilling 9/11 Commission Recommendations
• Strengthening International Partnerships
• Maritime Security
• Countering Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats
• Critical Infrastructure Protection

Securing and Managing Our Borders

• Southwest Border
• Northern Border
• Trusted Traveler, Expedited Clearance and Other Partnerships
• Interoperability
• Intellectual Property Rights

Enforcing and Administering Our Immigration Laws