Overview

April 16
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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The FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy establishes the foundational security standards that criminal justice and noncriminal justice agencies must follow to access and protect sensitive criminal justice information. As the policy undergoes a significant modernization effort, agencies and their technology partners will need to understand what’s changing and how those changes may affect their operations.

Join us on April 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET for a fireside chat between Chris Weatherly, Information Security Officer for the FBI CJIS Division, and Teri Takai, Chief Programs Officer for the Center for Digital Government. In this discussion, they will explore the goals behind the modernization effort, what updates are being considered, and what CJIS stakeholders should be preparing for.

This conversation will cover:

  • The role and scope of the CJIS Security Policy across the criminal justice ecosystem
  • Why the policy is being modernized and the priorities guiding the effort
  • Key changes under consideration and what they could mean for agencies and partners
  • How CJIS stakeholders can prepare for upcoming updates
  • Resources and guidance available to help organizations navigate the transition

Whether you are part of a law enforcement agency, a government IT organization, or a technology partner supporting CJIS systems, this session will provide valuable insight into the future direction of CJIS security standards.

Speakers

John C. “Chris” Weatherly headshot

John C. “Chris” Weatherly

Information Security Officer, FBI/CJIS Division

Chris joined the FBI in 1994 with his entire career in some "flavor" of security. Chris has a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Information Systems, and a Master's Degree in the Administration of Justice and Security. Chris is also a Certified Information System Management Professional with the International Information Systems Certification Consortium. Chris serves as the FBI CJIS Division ISO to focus solely on the information assurance needs of the Advisory Policy Board and Compact Council.

Teri Takai headshot

Teri Takai

Chief Programs Officer, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai is the Chief Programs Officer of the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. She worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years in global application development and information technology strategic planning. From Ford, she moved to EDS in support of General Motors.

A long-time interest in public service led her to the government sector, first as CIO of the State of Michigan, then as CIO of the State of California, and subsequently the CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, the first woman appointed to this role. She then served as the CIO for Meridian Health Plan. She is a member of several industry advisory boards. Teri has won numerous awards including Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year, CIO Magazine’s CIO Hall of Fame, Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, the Women in Defense Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

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