Overview

July 11

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The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy sets the baseline security standards that both criminal justice and noncriminal justice agencies must adhere to in order to access and safeguard criminal justice information. Currently, this policy is undergoing a comprehensive modernization effort, introducing significant changes that will affect the entire CJIS community and their technology partners.

Join us on July 11 at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern for an informative webinar exploring the modernization process and the forthcoming updates to the CJIS Security Policy.

Our expert panel will discuss:

  • An overview of the CJIS Security Policy and its applicable entities
  • Details of the modernization process and the specific changes being implemented
  • The impact of these updates on CJIS stakeholders
  • The role of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in aiding law enforcement agencies during the transition
  • Available resources to support CJIS stakeholders through the modernization process

Speakers:

John C. "Chris" Weatherly, Information Security Officer, FBI/CJIS Division
Lt. Colonel James J. Emerson USMC (Ret.), Vice President, National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
Scott Wilcox, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government
Curt M. Wood, Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government
Moderator: Teri Takai, Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government


Speakers

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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.

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Lt. Colonel James J. Emerson USMC (Ret.)

Vice President, National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)

Jim has more than 45 years of law enforcement and security experience with a 20-year focus on cybercrime investigation, computer forensics, and related criminal intelligence. Jim is Chairman of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Computer Crime and Digital Evidence Committee for over twelve years and Co-Chair of the IACP CJIS Security Policy Modernization Working Group.

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Scott Wilcox

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Scott Wilcox retired from the New York State Police after a thirty year career. At the time of his retirement, he was a Lieutenant Colonel and was responsible for developing and managing the agency’s technology strategy. Scott participated in the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) governance process as the CJIS Systems Officer (CSO) for New York state and as a member of the FBI’s Advisory Policy Board (APB). As CSO, he also worked closely with New York state IT and criminal justice partners to secure shared criminal justice information services in New York state.

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Curt M. Wood

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Curt most recently served as the Technology Services and Security Cabinet Secretary and Chief Information Officer for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, leading the Commonwealth’s digital and cyber security transformation. Prior to his Cabinet appointment in 2018, Mr. Wood served 8 years as the Public Safety Undersecretary for Forensic Science and CIO overseeing major public safety and justice operational and technology modernization efforts. He began his government career in 1975 and has served in multiple roles.

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Teri Takai — Moderator

Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai is the Senior Vice President 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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