The Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy is a set of guidelines established by the FBI to protect sensitive criminal justice data. It governs how law enforcement agencies, government entities, and third-party vendors handle criminal records, biometrics, case files, and other protected information, ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

One critical use case for CJIS compliance is in cloud storage and digital record management for law enforcement. Agencies handling sensitive case files and background checks must use CJIS-compliant cloud solutions, which include strong encryption, multi-factor authentication, and access control measures to prevent unauthorized access.

CJIS compliance is mandatory for any organization that interacts with criminal justice data, ensuring that cybersecurity best practices—such as data encryption, audit logging, and personnel vetting—are in place to protect against breaches and unauthorized disclosures.