Department of Justice (DOJ)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a federal executive department responsible for enforcing the law, defending the interests of the United States, and supporting public safety. Led by the U.S. Attorney General, the DOJ oversees federal law enforcement agencies, litigates on behalf of the federal government, and administers justice-related policies that affect national security, civil rights, and criminal justice. While not a state administrative agency itself, the DOJ works closely with state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to align enforcement priorities and support justice systems across jurisdictions.

A core function of the DOJ is administering programs and funding to strengthen law enforcement and justice infrastructure nationwide. Through DOJ programs managed by offices such as the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the department distributes DOJ grants to support technology modernization, data protection, and operational resilience. In recent years, many of these grants have evolved to allow or encourage cybersecurity investments, recognizing that courts, law enforcement agencies, and other justice entities are frequent targets of ransomware, identity theft, and system disruption. Grant funding is often used to improve secure access to systems, protect sensitive data, and reduce operational risk.

The DOJ also plays a policy and oversight role in shaping cybersecurity expectations for justice-related organizations. This includes promoting baseline security controls, secure handling of criminal justice information, and requiring compliance with frameworks such as the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. By implicitly requiring participation in security requirements, the DOJ influences how state and local agencies design access controls, manage credentials, and monitor system use, reinforcing cybersecurity as a foundational component of modern justice operations.

Imprivata supports state and local government organizations that must meet federal regulatory requirements and security best practices. Imprivata state and local government solutions help agencies strengthen cybersecurity through secure authentication, access management, and audit-ready controls that align with justice-sector expectations. By reducing credential risk and improving visibility into system access, Imprivata enables agencies to modernize securely while maintaining compliance with the standards associated with DOJ programs and DOJ grants.