Digital Government

Social media fights crime

Social media is an increasingly useful investigative tool for identifying breaking events and potential threats, as well as for surveillance to counter cyber crime and terrorism, according to law enforcement officers.

People

FBI CIO plans to step down

With the Sentinel project nearing completion, FBI CIO Chad Fulgham plans to return to private sector work.

Digital Government

FBI's status update: Have you seen this suspected killer?

FBI tries social media to find their prime suspect in a murder probe, and the suspect might be talking back.

Cybersecurity

FBI seeking tools to find threat info in Facebook, Twitter posts

Emerging threats sometimes hide in social media messages, FBI believes.

Modernization

Justice officials defend wireless network program

IG report criticizes network effort, department officials take issue.

Digital Government

Latest Sentinel delay sparks spat with IG

The latest delay on the FBI's Sentinel case management system is either modest or significant, depending on whom you talk to.

Cybersecurity

DHS, FBI beef up fingerprint checks for visitors

The Homeland Security Department and FBI are implementing a more robust system of checking fingerprint identities of international visitors at airport ports of entry.

Cybersecurity

FBI deploys fingerprint system for mobile devices

Police officers have access to a new fingerprint checking system that allows them to see if someone is a nationally known 'worst' offender.

Modernization

FBI releases new iPhone app for identifying missing children

Is there something missing from the FBI's new Child ID mobile app for missing children? Some parents and users think so.

Cybersecurity

Hacker groups snipe each other

As LulzSec and Anonymous team up to hack government websites, a third group emerges.

Cybersecurity

Hacker arrested in Britain speculated to be LulzSec mastermind

LulzSec and another hacker group, Anonymous, have declared open season on government websites and threatened to cause havoc.

Digital Government

National security switcheroo: Panetta to DOD, Petraeus to CIA?

The top U.S. commander will likely succeed current CIA Director Leon Panetta once Panetta replaces Robert Gates as defense secretary, and more shake-ups are imminent, news outlets report.

Digital Government

Former FBI cybersecurity exec joins Mandiant

Retired FBI official Scott O'Neal joins the IT security firm to head its federal business practice.

People

FBI paves way to future IT projects with new contract

46 contractors will compete for task orders under the FBI’s eight-year, $30 billion Information Technology Supplies and Support Services contract, known as IT Triple S.

Digital Government

Vampire killers under federal contract?

The U.S. Vampire Service stalks and exterminates fewer than 10 vampires a year, according to its site.

Digital Government

FBI's new website has more than just the facts

The new design, based on user feedback, includes a simplified home page, easier navigation, a new search engine and even a "Fun & Games" section.

Digital Government

Inspector general slams FBI IT program; bureau officials defend it

The FBI and its Office of Inspector General duke it out over the troubled Sentinel case file management system IT program.

Modernization

6 methods for squashing info turf battles

Confused about how to achieve all that transparency and collaboration? Here are 6 options that can make your organization an open book.

People

FBI agents cheated on computerized exam, IG says

The FBI's inspector general today alleged that agents and supervisors cheated on an operations exam delivered online.

Modernization

FBI resuscitates Sentinel case management system

The FBI has reshaped its Sentinel case management system so that much of the remainder of its development is performed by FBI employees.