China's New Network Security Standard GB/T 22240-2020 Comes into Effect

The standard GB/T 22240-2020, titled 《信息安全技术 网络安全等级保护定级指南》, came into effect on November 1, 2020. This standard provides guidelines for the classification of network security level protection. It details the criteria and procedures for assessing and classifying information systems based on their importance and sensitivity. The implementation of this standard aims to strengthen network security in China by establishing clear standards for the protection of data and critical infrastructure.