Updates to the CJIS Security Policy - What You Need to Know

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.

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.

Teri Takai

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.