IN 2004, Laura Callahan, then the senior director and chief information officer of the United States’ Department of Homeland Security, stepped down from her position after she was exposed for purchasing her bachelor’s degree, masters, and PhD doctorate through online transactions.
The incident raised questions on the security of the White House as it clearly showed that no thorough background check was done prior to the hiring of Callahan.
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