Zscaler: Securing and Ensuring CJIS Compliance On-Premises and in the Cloud

Introduction

State and local governments, law enforcement agencies, and civil agencies place their trust in Zscaler to protect Criminal Justice Information (CJI) despite its location. 

The immediate threat is ransomware, which increased 13% within the last five years, as ransomware can encrypt or expose CJI data. “State and local governments reported one of the highest data encryption rates following ransomware attacks: 72% in state and local government vs. 65% across sectors. (Sophos) To protect against this, Zscaler’s cloud native zero trust architecture minimizes the attack surface, prevents compromise, prevents lateral movement, and prevents data loss. Unlike outdated security models, Zscaler’s Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) ensures that only verified users and devices gain access, eliminating vulnerabilities from unauthorized entry. 

With powerful capabilities such as Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and real-time threat mitigation, Zscaler stops ransomware, insider threats, and data breaches before they occur. Its end-to-end encryption, granular access controls, and continuous monitoring provide unmatched security, making it the top choice for government and law enforcement agencies committed to protecting mission-critical information.

Zscaler’s Couples Cybersecurity and Compliance for CJIS Compliance

By integrating zero trust, SASE, and AI-driven security enforcement, Zscaler ensures organizations handling CJIS-regulated data remain fully compliant with NIST 800-53 security controls. Zscaler’s real-time monitoring, automated threat response, and granular access control create an unparalleled security framework that meets the demands of modern law enforcement and government agencies.

Incident response (IR)

Zscaler’s Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) and sandboxing instantly detect and block ransomware, phishing, and malware. Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) stops external threats, while Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) isolates critical applications, preventing breaches and lateral movement. Automated policies ensure rapid response to security incidents.

Auditing and accountability (AU)

Zscaler delivers real-time logging and analytics to meet CJIS audit requirements. Its Cloud Log Streaming Service integrates with SIEMs like Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel, ensuring full visibility, anomaly detection, and compliance reporting.

Access control (AC)

Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) enforces Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), granting least-privileged, context-aware access to approved apps only. Microsegmentation prevents unauthorized access, blocking lateral threats.

Identification and authentication (IA)

Zscaler integrates with MFA and identity providers (IdPs) like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID, enforcing continuous authentication based on user, device, and risk signals. This eliminates static credentials and strengthens identity security.

Configuration management (CM)

Zscaler automates policy enforcement and security updates, preventing misconfigurations and shadow IT risks. The Zscaler Policy Engine ensures secure configurations, aligning with NIST 800-53 compliance.

Systems and communications protection (SC)

With end-to-end encryption, SSL/TLS inspection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Zscaler prevents data exfiltration, MitM attacks, and unauthorized data transfers—securing CJI in transit and at rest.

Take Action: Strengthen Security and Compliance Today

As cyberthreats escalate and compliance requirements tighten, organizations handling Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) data face mounting challenges. Secure access service edge (SASE) offers a transformative, cloud native solution to address security gaps, enhance performance, and meet stringent regulatory standards such as CJIS Security Policy and FedRAMP. 

Modern compliance requires advanced security. Adopt SASE to protect sensitive data, meet CJIS and FedRAMP standards, and mitigate threats. Contact us today to explore a tailored solution for your organization’s unique security needs.