The IJIS Institute is committed to supporting justice and public safety agencies, along with their service providers, in navigating the complexities of compliance and modernization. In alignment with this mission, we are pleased to highlight a series of sample policy templates developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These templates serve as invaluable tools for agencies striving to align with the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy and the FBI’s broader modernization initiatives.

Supporting CJIS Security Policy Implementation

Compliance with the CJIS Security Policy is a critical requirement for entities managing and accessing criminal justice information (CJI). As this policy evolves to address new security threats and technological advancements, agencies and service providers must adopt robust controls to protect sensitive data and systems.

To facilitate this, NIST has provided policy templates that address key control families relevant to CJIS Security Policy compliance, including:

• Access Control

• Auditing and Accountability

• Awareness and Training

• Configuration Management Policy

• Identification and Authentication

• Incident Response

• Media Protection

• Personnel Security

• Physical and Environmental Protection

• Planning

• Risk Assessment

• System and Communications

• System and Information Integrity

• System and Services Acquisition

• ALL Sample Policies

Bridging Policy and Practice

The NIST policy templates are designed to be adaptable, allowing agencies to tailor them to their specific operational needs and technological environments. By leveraging these resources, organizations can:

• Accelerate the development of compliant policies.

• Ensure consistency in the application of security controls.

• Align their practices with recognized best practices and standards.

Enhancing Modernization Efforts

As the FBI continues its push toward modernization, agencies must ensure their policies and procedures keep pace. The NIST templates provide a strong foundation for modernizing security practices while maintaining alignment with CJIS requirements.

Additional Information

The IJIS Institute encourages agencies and their service providers to explore the NIST policy templates and use them as a starting point for strengthening their security posture. Stay informed for additional resources on the IJIS website, as the IJIS CJIS Security Policy Working Group is developing additional companion documents and supportive resources on priority one controls that should be published in short order. For additional information, contact the IJIS Institute at info@ijis.org.

Other CJIS Security Policy Resources:

• FBI CJIS and IJIS Institute Webinars

IJIS CJIS Security Policy Working Group Companion Documents:

• Media Protection

• Unsupported System Components

• Identification and Authentication

• Training and Awareness