Cybersecurity

Navy honors Cieslak, others for IT excellence

Seven of FCW's Fed 100 winners came from the Navy, including Navy Cyberspace/IT Person of the year Randall Cieslak.

People

New leader named at Navy Cyber Command

Rear Adm. Jan Tighe will move into the top spot from her current post as deputy commander.

People

Deadly shooting prompts examination of clearance process

Aaron Alexis, the assailant in a shooting rampage at the Navy Yard, had been awarded a security clearance despite a past that should have raised red flags. Now the DOD, the Navy and an independent board will examine the process by which the clearances are evaluated.

Digital Government

Shooting at Navy's largest system command

Fatalities are confirmed as one or more gunmen open fire at the Navy Yard.

People

Obama nominates deputies for VA, Navy

If the nominees gain Senate approval, they will fill roles vacant since spring.

Digital Government

NOAA undertakes post-Sandy mapping

The science agency is attempting to assess the effects of the storm on the coastal areas and shallow waters that were in its path.

Modernization

NGEN's risky choices

The Navy is confident that the successor to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet is sound, but its short span and emphasis on cost worry some observers.

Digital Government

DOD announces long-awaited NGEN contract

The new network program, which will serve more than 800,000 users, will replace the aging Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.

People

Navy set to announce NGEN contract

As long-awaited announcement nears, the Navy removes the network's champion and project leader, citing a 'loss of confidence.'

People

Virtual training saving the Navy time, money

The Naval Safety & Environmental Training Center provides training to some 10,000 Navy personnel and government civilians around the world each year.