Compliance / CJIS
Compliance frameworkCJIS Compliance for Criminal Justice Data
The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy governs how criminal justice information (CJI) is accessed, stored, transmitted, and protected. Law enforcement agencies — and the vendors that handle their data — must meet strict requirements for encryption, access control, and auditability across every system that touches CJI.
Applies to: Law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, and the contractors, vendors, and cloud providers that access, store, or transmit CJI on their behalf.
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At a glance
| Regulation | CJIS Security Policy (FBI) |
|---|---|
| Applies to | Law enforcement & their vendors |
| Protects | Criminal Justice Information (CJI) |
| Policy requires | FIPS 140-validated encryption, MFA, audit, access control |
What CJIS requires
Strong encryption
CJI must be protected in transit and at rest using strong, FIPS 140-validated encryption.
Advanced authentication & access control
Access to CJI requires multi-factor / advanced authentication and least-privilege access restricted to authorized, screened personnel.
Audit & accountability
Systems must log access and activity and retain audit records to support investigation and accountability.
Personnel & physical security
Personnel screening and physical protection of systems handling CJI are required across the policy's control areas.
How Grotabyte helps with CJIS
Frequently asked questions
What is the CJIS Security Policy?
It is the FBI's policy setting minimum security requirements for protecting criminal justice information (CJI) wherever it is accessed, stored, or transmitted — covering encryption, authentication, access control, auditing, personnel screening, and physical security.
Does CJIS apply to cloud and third-party vendors?
Yes. Any contractor, vendor, or cloud provider that accesses, stores, or transmits CJI on an agency's behalf must meet the applicable CJIS requirements, typically formalized in a security addendum.
How does Grotabyte support digital evidence?
Grotabyte preserves records and evidence-related communications with strong encryption, strict access controls, complete audit logs, and a defensible chain of custody so material remains authentic and admissible.
Meet CJIS with confidence
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