CJIS Compliance Services For IT Vendors and Contractors
IT vendors and contractors serving law enforcement need CJIS compliance to maintain access to criminal justice systems. We handle the technical implementation so you can focus on serving your agency clients.
What IT Vendors Must Implement
Private contractors providing technology services to criminal justice agencies face the same CJIS requirements as the agencies themselves.
Security Controls
- FIPS 140-2 encryption for all CJI data at rest and in transit
- Multi-factor authentication for remote CJI access
- Audit logging with 1-year minimum retention
- Configuration management and system hardening
Administrative Requirements
- Signed information exchange agreements with agencies
- Personnel security screening and background checks
- Documented incident response procedures
- Media protection and secure disposal protocols
Our CJIS Implementation Services
Technical and administrative support tailored for IT vendors and contractors.
Vendor Gap Assessment
Evaluate your infrastructure, policies, and practices against all 13 CJIS policy areas with a clear remediation plan.
Encryption Implementation
Deploy FIPS 140-2 validated encryption across your hosting, networking, and application environments.
MFA Deployment
Implement advanced authentication solutions that meet CJIS requirements across all access points.
Audit Preparation
Prepare documentation, evidence packages, and staff for triennial CJIS audits conducted by the CSA or FBI.
Continuous Monitoring
Real-time monitoring of CJI access patterns and security events to maintain compliance between audits.
Incident Response
Build and test incident response plans covering CJI breach detection, containment, and mandatory reporting.
How It Works
Scope CJI touchpoints in your environment
Assess gaps across all 13 policy areas
Implement technical and administrative controls
Document policies and train personnel
Validate controls and prepare audit evidence
Ongoing monitoring and audit support
Frequently Asked Questions
Do IT vendors need CJIS compliance?
Yes. Any private contractor or IT vendor providing technology services to agencies that access CJI must comply with every applicable CJIS Security Policy requirement.
What version of the CJIS Security Policy is current?
Version 5.9.5 (October 2023) is the current policy, containing 13 policy areas that map to NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 control families.
Can we host CJI in the cloud?
Yes, but cloud providers must meet all CJIS requirements. The environment must use FIPS 140-2 encryption, enforce MFA, maintain audit logs, and comply with data sovereignty requirements.
How does CJIS relate to NIST 800-53?
The 13 CJIS policy areas map directly to NIST 800-53 control families. Organizations already working toward NIST compliance have a significant head start.
What are the consequences of non-compliance?
Loss of access to FBI databases, federal audits, sanctions, remediation orders, loss of government contracts, and potential criminal penalties for unauthorized CJI disclosure.
Need CJIS Compliance for Your Agency Contracts?
Let our team assess your environment and build a clear path to full CJIS Security Policy compliance.