China orders annual security reviews for all critical information infrastructure operators

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China orders annual security reviews for all critical information infrastructure operators
August 18, 2021
https://www.theregister.com/2021/08/18/china_critical_information_infrastructure_rules/

China's government has introduced rules for protection of critical information infrastructure.

An announcement by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said that cyber attacks are currently frequent in the Middle Kingdom, and the security challenges facing critical information infrastructure are severe. The announcement therefore defines infosec regulations and and responsibilities.
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The CAC referred to critical infrastructure as "the nerve center of economic and social operations and the top priority of network security".

"The regulations clarify that important network facilities and information systems in key industries and fields belong to critical information infrastructure," wrote the CAC in its announcement (as translated from Mandarin), adding that the state was adopting measures to monitor, defend and handle network risks and intrusions, originating domestically and globally.
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The regulations themselves are lengthy and detailed, but the theme is that all Chinese enterprises whose operations depend on networks must conduct an annual security reviews, report breaches to government, and establish teams to monitor security constantly.
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