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Is Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) right for you?

Law enforcement and intelligence agencies need access to this national database that’s constantly utilized for investigations, stolen property, missing persons, crime analysis and other information sourced from the FBI. Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) provides access to this sensitive data ensuring that your organization is using the stringent security and privacy protocols that are required.

Local, state, and federal agencies utilize CJIS and its security controls to prevent data breaches as they tap these information systems. This is especially important if you’re working with any international criminal justice systems and related agencies.

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CJIS requires a variety of cybersecurity practices and controls. Strong authentication, encryption, limited access control, physical security around equipment, and security around personnel are just some of the elements of CJIS compliance. Plans for detecting and responding to any incidents are also part of CJIS requirements within organizations.

Assessing where your organization is when it comes to these many cybersecurity requirements can be time-consuming. Utilizing Continuum GRC to asses, audit, and implement solutions can streamline the process of becoming CJIS compliant. Working with highly-sensitive justice information services requires ongoing monitoring and testing to remain secure and compliant with evolving standards.

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A CJIS compliance audit covers a variety of elements, ranging from monitoring networks and overall device security, thorough documentation, staff training, testing, and keeping detailed logs. CJIS compliance requirements are stringent and ever-evolving. Having an experienced and certified third party group focused on the checklist items needed for a successful audit can greatly smooth this process.

Continuum GRC specializes in helping criminal justice agencies develop and establish a thorough cybersecurity posture to access and work with sensitive information related to law enforcement and crime. Our solutions streamline the necessary but complex audit compliance process.

Our CJIS Services

Continuum GRC are risk management and audit experts, specializing in helping organizations become compliant with the most security-sensitive requirements. When it comes to working with Criminal Justice Information Services, we’ll guide you through the stringent audit process, doing all initial assessments and testing, making recommendations, and helping you implement them to achieve (and maintain) compliance.

CJIS involves extremely sensitive information related to the justice system; having a strong security posture is essential in accessing it, especially if international partners are involved. We’ll help you cover every aspect to ensure and maintain a robust compliance stance.

FAQ

What services are included in CJIS audit support?

Continuum GRC offers a review of basic security measures, such as encryption, physical and device security, network monitoring, and key documentation is reviewed and appraised. We offer recommendations for training, data sharing, security procedures, and managing outside vendors. It’s a deep-dive into every aspect CJIS requirements and ways to implement them.

What are some key areas reviewed in a CJIS audit?

CJIS systems require enhanced security. The audit will review encryption methods, access controls, network monitoring, the security around physical access to systems and to related devices. The audit will also look at multi-factor authentication practices. Policies and procedures are examined, around things like data sharing and responding to security incidents.

How often are CJIS audits conducted?

To ensure compliance with the security policy, formal CJIS audits are conducted every three years.

These are typically conducted either by the FBI or a state-level CJIS agency. However, it’s a good idea to do annual self-assessments to stay on top of required security and documentation measures around CJIS compliance.

How can organizations prepare for a CJIS audit?

Conduct an analysis to review your existing security posture and implement any needed controls. Document those steps (and maintain that documentation, like logs and any security events) and train your staff in any new protocols. Finally, contact Continuum GRC to guide you through a more detailed audit.

Why should third-party vendors undergo CJIS compliance audits?

Third-party vendors with any kind of access to sensitive justice system information will benefit from showing that they’re in compliance with the security demands required by CJIS. Undergoing an audit demonstrates their commitment to data security as a way to avoid reputational damage and potential legal consequences.

Do cloud service providers need to be CJIS compliant?

Yes. If a cloud service provider stores, processes, or transmits any data related to the criminal justice system it needs to be in compliance with the security demands of CJIS. This is highly-sensitive data that must have a high security profile. Continuum GRC can ensure your systems, networks, procedures and more align with these requirements.

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