When archiving Criminal Justice Information (CJI), agencies and vendors must implement the highest levels of security. The CJIS Security Policy requires the use of FIPS-validated encryption to safeguard sensitive data, along with robust key management practices to maintain custody and control. This blog explores how FIPS encryption and key custody practices apply to CJI archives.
Key Benefits:
Encryption is only as strong as its key management. Improper custody of keys creates risk even if FIPS algorithms are used.
Core Principles:
For CJI archives, FIPS-validated encryption and strong key custody are not optional — they are mandatory pillars of compliance and trust. By aligning encryption practices with CJIS Security Policy and enforcing strict key management, agencies can protect sensitive criminal justice data while ensuring defensibility and audit readiness.
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