• Risk Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential vulnerabilities and threats to the security of CJIS data within your organization. This assessment should cover both physical and digital aspects of information security.
• Access Control: Implement strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel have access to CJIS data. Use strong authentication mechanisms such as two-factor authentication (2FA) to verify the identity of users. Regularly review and update access privileges based on job roles and responsibilities.
• Data Encryption: Encrypt CJIS data at rest and in transit to protect it from unauthorized access. Use strong encryption algorithms to secure data on servers, databases, laptops, and mobile devices, and during transmission over networks. Implement secure key management practices.
• Incident Response Plan: Develop and maintain an incident response plan that outlines the steps to be taken in case of a security breach or incident involving CJIS data. This plan should include procedures for reporting incidents, mitigating damage, and restoring systems. We offer a wide range of industry leading incident response plans for AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and other environments.
• Security Awareness Training: Provide regular security awareness training to all personnel who have access to CJIS data. Educate employees about security policies, best practices, and the potential risks associated with mishandling or unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information.
• Secure Configuration Management: Establish and enforce secure configuration management practices for all systems and devices that handle CJIS data. Regularly apply security patches and updates to address vulnerabilities in software and hardware.
• Audit and Monitoring: Implement robust auditing and monitoring mechanisms to track access to CJIS data and detect any unauthorized activities or attempts to compromise data security. Review and analyze logs on a regular basis to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
• Physical Security: Secure physical access to facilities, data centers, and areas where CJIS data is stored or processed. Use access controls, video surveillance, alarms, and other appropriate measures to protect physical assets.
• Third-Party Vendors: Establish clear guidelines and requirements for third-party vendors and service providers who handle or have access to CJIS data. Ensure that they comply with the CJIS Security Policy and implement appropriate security controls.
• Compliance Audits: Regularly conduct internal or third-party audits to assess compliance with the CJIS Security Policy. Identify any gaps or non-compliance issues and take necessary actions to address them promptly.

It is important to note that these best practices should be tailored to your organization's specific needs and requirements. Adhering to the CJIS Security Policy requires ongoing commitment, regular review, and continuous improvement of security measures to protect sensitive criminal justice information. Centris offers a full life-cycle of FBI CJIS Security Policy solutions for contractors, private entities, noncriminal justice agency representatives, or members of a criminal justice entity. 

We Provide a Full Life Cycle of Solutions for FBI CJIS Policy Compliance

• Gap Assessments using our industry leading FBI CJIS Template
• Policies and Procedures Writing per the NIST 800-53 adopted standards for CJIS
• Independent CJIS Security Assessments using our industry leading FBI CJIS Template
• CJIS Specific Continuous Monitoring Programs