FBI CJIS Security Policy Compliance with SCF Connect
Use SCF Connect to map your security controls to CJIS, assess maturity, and achieve audit readiness — all from a single GRC platform built on the Secure Controls Framework.
What Is CJIS?
The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy is published by the FBI's CJIS Division and establishes the minimum security requirements for accessing criminal justice information (CJI) — including data from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), the Interstate Identification Index (III), and state criminal history repositories. The current version, 5.9.3, covers 13 policy areas including authentication, access control, encryption, personnel security, and incident response.
The CJIS Security Policy applies to every organization and individual that accesses, stores, or transmits CJI, including law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections departments, and any contractors or cloud providers that support them. Non-compliance can result in loss of access to FBI CJIS systems, which would critically impair law enforcement operations.
SCF Connect maps the CJIS Security Policy v5.9.3 to the Secure Controls Framework, enabling law enforcement agencies and their technology partners to manage CJIS requirements alongside other compliance obligations. Organizations that also need to comply with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or state-specific requirements can cross-map controls and reduce duplicated assessment effort.
Who Needs CJIS Compliance?
- Law enforcement agencies at federal, state, and local levels
- Courts, prosecutors, and corrections departments
- Cloud and IT service providers supporting law enforcement agencies
- Dispatch centers and 911 call centers accessing CJI
- Private contractors with access to criminal justice information
How SCF Connect Helps with CJIS
Automatic Control Mapping
SCF Connect maps SCF controls directly to CJIS requirements. Select the framework and your required controls are identified instantly.
Maturity Assessment
Assess each control against the SCF Capability Maturity Model (SP-CMM) to understand your current posture and track improvement over time.
Evidence Collection
Generate Evidence Request Lists (ERLs) specific to your CJIS controls. Know exactly what documentation you need for your audit.
Gap Analysis
Use the SCRMS methodology to identify gaps between your compliance requirements and your actual security posture, then prioritize remediation.
Compliance Reporting
Generate detailed reports showing your CJIS compliance status, control maturity scores, and evidence collection progress.
Multi-Framework Support
Already mapped to another framework? Add CJIS and see how your existing controls satisfy additional requirements — no duplicate work.
Frequently Asked Questions About CJIS
What is the CJIS Security Policy?
The CJIS Security Policy is published by the FBI and establishes the minimum security requirements for any organization or individual that accesses criminal justice information (CJI). It covers 13 policy areas including authentication, encryption, access control, personnel security, and incident response.
Who must comply with CJIS?
Any entity that accesses, stores, transmits, or processes criminal justice information must comply — including law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections facilities, prosecutors, and any contractors, cloud providers, or IT vendors that support them. This includes hosted solutions and managed services.
What happens if you fail a CJIS audit?
Failing a CJIS audit can result in loss of access to FBI CJIS systems (NCIC, III, etc.), which would severely impact law enforcement operations. Organizations typically receive a corrective action plan and a remediation timeline. Repeated failures can lead to suspension or termination of CJIS access.
How does SCF Connect help with CJIS compliance?
SCF Connect maps the CJIS Security Policy v5.9.3 to the Secure Controls Framework. Select CJIS and the platform identifies required controls, lets you assess maturity, and generates evidence documentation. Your CJIS controls automatically cross-map to NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and other frameworks, reducing duplicated compliance work.