What does CJIS stand for?

CJIS stands for Criminal Justice Information Services, a division of the FBI that governs the handling of criminal justice information (CJI). CJIS compliance ensures that sensitive law enforcement data—such as fingerprints, arrest records, and investigative reports—is protected against unauthorized access or disclosure.

Being CJIS compliant means that your organization adheres to the CJIS Security Policy, which establishes minimum security requirements for entities that create, access, process, transmit, or store CJI. Compliance ensures that sensitive law enforcement or criminal justice data is properly protected against unauthorized access or disclosure.

CJIS Compliance Checklist

The CJIS Security Policy includes hundreds of requirements across 13 policy areas. Two of the most common areas where we see government customers needing help are Cloud Storage and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), which we have elaborated on below. If you are interested in a comprehensive list of requirements, fill out our form to receive a full CJIS Compliance Checklist.

CJIS Compliant Cloud Storage

NIS offers cloud solutions that meet CJIS requirements, including encrypted storage, secure access controls, and audit capabilities. Our approach ensures that sensitive criminal justice data is protected both in transit and at rest, with strict access policies and continuous monitoring to maintain compliance.

CJIS MFA Requirements

Multi-factor authentication is mandatory for CJIS compliance. NIS implements MFA using Cisco Duo, providing secure, user-friendly authentication for all remote and privileged access points. This solution helps agencies prevent unauthorized access, reduce credential-based attacks, and meet federal security standards with ease.

NIS’s (CJIS security policy)

NIS’s operations align with the CJIS Security Policy in the following areas:

• Access Control: Role-based permissions and least privilege principles
• Authentication: MFA for all sensitive access
• Encryption: TLS 1.2+ and FIPS 140-2 validated modules
• Personnel Security: Background checks and CJIS training
• Incident Response: Immediate breach notification and containment
• Auditing: Continuous monitoring and log review
• Physical Security: Controlled access to facilities and data centers

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