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CJIS v6.0 Auditing Is Live.
Is Your Texas Municipality Ready?

FBI CJIS v6.0 auditing went live October 1, 2025. Full compliance deadline: October 1, 2027. Every Texas municipality that touches NCIC, HIDTA, or criminal justice data is in active audit scope. Map all 13 CJIS security policy areas to your security posture — and find out what's actually at stake.

CoreReconOS Threat Intelligence  |  June 6, 2026  |  CJIS v6.0
Threat Context — Texas

Why TX Municipalities Are in the Audit Crosshairs

The 2025 Ransomware Campaign
22 Texas municipalities hit by coordinated ransomware campaign in late 2025. Collective $2.5M ransom demand refused. TX DIR and Texas Cybersecurity Framework activated.
Audit Timeline
FBI CJIS v6.0 auditing active as of October 1, 2025. Full compliance deadline: October 1, 2027. Every TX municipality is in active scope.
What a Failed Audit Means
Loss of NCIC/HIDTA access. Federal grant funding at risk. Civil liability exposure. Public disclosure of criminal justice data. Criminal justice information system access revoked.
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Audit Checklist

13 CJIS Security Policy Areas

Policy 1
Information Exchange
What auditors look for
Encrypted CJI transmission, written MOUs between agencies, authorization protocols before sharing
Common gaps
Unencrypted email for criminal justice data, missing MOUs with third-party vendors
CoreReconOS coverage
Sentinel — Encrypted CJI handling, MOU automation, access controls
Policy 2
Security Awareness Training
What auditors look for
All personnel with CJIS access complete annual security training, records on file
Common gaps
Training completed but no documentation, incomplete annual refreshers, contractor training gaps
CoreReconOS coverage
Sentinel — Annual training programs, documentation management, automated reminders
Policy 3
Incident Response
What auditors look for
Documented IR plan, 24/7 response capability, incident logging, reporting to TX DPS
Common gaps
No formal IR plan, response times undocumented, no TX DPS reporting mechanism
CoreReconOS coverage
Command — 24/7 SOC, 30-min response SLA, incident documentation, TX DPS coordination
Policy 4
Auditing & Accountability
What auditors look for
90-day minimum audit log retention, user-level accountability, monthly review process
Common gaps
Insufficient log retention, no user-level audit trails, logs not reviewed monthly
CoreReconOS coverage
Sentinel — Automated log retention, user activity tracking, monthly compliance reports
Policy 5
Access Control
What auditors look for
Role-based access, least-privilege principle, background checks before CJIS access
Common gaps
Overly broad access permissions, no formal role assignments, background checks not completed
CoreReconOS coverage
Sentinel — RBAC implementation, least-privilege enforcement, background check tracking
Policy 6
Identification & Authentication
What auditors look for
Unique user IDs, multi-factor authentication for remote access, password standards
Common gaps
Shared accounts, no MFA for remote CJIS access, weak password policies
CoreReconOS coverage
Sentinel — Unique ID enforcement, MFA deployment, password policy automation
Policy 7
Configuration Management
What auditors look for
Documented baseline configurations, change management process, approval workflow
Common gaps
No formal baseline documentation, ad-hoc changes without approval, no CMDB
CoreReconOS coverage
Fortress — Configuration management database, change approval workflow, baseline documentation
Policy 8
Media Protection
What auditors look for
Encrypted media containing CJI, physical destruction certification, media accountability logs
Common gaps
Unencrypted USB/storage devices, no destruction certificates, media not tracked
CoreReconOS coverage
Sentinel — Media encryption, chain-of-custody logging, certified destruction procedures
Policy 9
Physical Protection
What auditors look for
Controlled facility access, visitor logs, CJIS data isolated in locked areas
Common gaps
No badge access controls, visitor logging incomplete, CJI data on workstations in open areas
CoreReconOS coverage
Sentinel — Physical security assessment, badge access systems, workstation security standards
Policy 10
Systems & Communications Protection
What auditors look for
Firewall configurations, intrusion detection, VPN for remote access to CJI systems
Common gaps
No IDS/IPS, firewall rules not documented, remote access without VPN
CoreReconOS coverage
Fortress — Firewall management, IDS/IPS, VPN enforcement, perimeter security
Policy 11
Formal Audits
What auditors look for
Annual self-assessments against CJIS policy, corrective action plans, evidence packages
Common gaps
No self-assessment completed, findings not tracked to closure, no audit-ready documentation
CoreReconOS coverage
Command — Annual CJIS audits, corrective action planning, audit evidence packages
Policy 12
Personnel Security
What auditors look for
Background reinvestigation every 5 years, termination checklists, access revocation within 24 hours
Common gaps
No reinvestigation schedule, access not revoked on termination, personnel files incomplete
CoreReconOS coverage
Sentinel — Background reinvestigation tracking, termination checklists, automated access revocation
Policy 13
Mobile Devices
What auditors look for
MDM with encryption, remote wipe capability, mobile device policy, GPS tracking
Common gaps
No MDM, personal devices accessing CJI, no remote wipe, unencrypted mobile storage
CoreReconOS coverage
Fortress — Mobile device management, encryption enforcement, remote wipe, GPS tracking
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Related Resources
Threat Intel
Texas Q4 2025 Brief
22 municipalities hit, $2.5M ransom demand. The ransomware campaign that put CJIS audits on every TX police chief's radar.
Comparison
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