Information Technology and Information Security

Core value proposition: Laying the foundation for digital trust, safeguarding information security and ensuring business continuity


1. Industry overview and trends

The information technology industry has become a core pillar industry of the national economy, encompassing fields such as communication operations, software development, data centers, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. With the successive implementation of regulations such as the "Data Security Law," "Personal Information Protection Law," and "Regulations on the Security Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure," as well as the comprehensive promotion of the "ICT (Information and Communication Technology) innovation" strategy, information security and data compliance have escalated from being "optional" to becoming the bottom line for the survival and competitive entry conditions for information enterprises.

Meanwhile, artificial intelligence technology has entered an explosive period, with large model applications penetrating into various industries. AI ethics, algorithm security, and trustworthy AI governance have become global regulatory focuses. ISO/IEC 42001, as the world's first international standard for artificial intelligence management systems, has emerged as the times require. The digital economy has also given rise to higher requirements for business continuity, IT service management, and supply chain security, and the industry's reliance on authoritative third-party certification continues to rise.


2. Industry pain points and compliance challenges

  • Data breaches and cybersecurity incidents occur frequently, and regulatory penalties are continuously intensifying

  • Customers (especially government and enterprise customers, as well as financial institutions) incorporate information security certification into the supplier access threshold

  • The risk of business interruption is high, and there is a lack of a systematic business continuity management mechanism

  • The application of AI technology brings new risks such as algorithmic bias, data abuse, and ethical compliance issues, prompting the acceleration of the construction of regulatory frameworks

  • The storage security risks are prominent in the context of massive data storage and cloud computing, with frequent incidents of data leakage, tampering, and loss

  • Operators of critical information infrastructure face statutory security protection obligations, with strict compliance requirements and significant responsibilities

  • The quality of IT service delivery is unstable, making it difficult to quantitatively ensure customer satisfaction

  • ESG disclosure requirements are becoming increasingly stringent, putting pressure on information companies to produce sustainable development reports


3. NGV Certified Products and Service Solutions

NGV provides information technology enterprises with full-chain certification services covering management systems, information security, AI governance, data security, business continuity, and sustainable development:

  • ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS): The world's first international standard for artificial intelligence management systems, it assists AI development and utilization enterprises in establishing a responsible AI governance framework, systematically controls AI lifecycle risks (data quality, algorithm transparency, fairness, traceability), meets domestic and international AI regulatory compliance requirements, and enhances customer and public trust in AI applications;

  • ISO/IEC 27040 Data Storage Security Management System (DSSMS): Provides a full lifecycle security management system certification, covering storage architecture design, access control, encryption protection, and data destruction, to address security risks in data storage systems and infrastructure. It helps enterprises such as cloud computing, data centers, and fintech companies to tackle the challenges of massive data storage security and meet the requirements of data classification and graded protection stipulated in the Data Security Law;

  • GB/T 39204 Critical Information Infrastructure Protection System (CIIPS): Aligned with the statutory requirements of the "Regulations on the Security Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure", it provides certification for the security protection management system for CII operators, covering core aspects such as identification and recognition, security protection, detection and early warning, emergency response, and post-incident recovery. It assists operators in key industries such as energy, finance, communications, and transportation in fulfilling their statutory security protection obligations and reducing compliance risks;

  • ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System: Establish a systematic framework for information security risk management and control to meet compliance requirements and customer access criteria;

  • ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS): Ensures that critical operations are not interrupted or can be quickly restored in the event of an emergency;

  • ISO 20000 Information Technology Service Management System: standardize IT service delivery processes, enhance service quality and customer satisfaction;

  • ISO 9001 Quality Management System: Applicable to various information technology enterprises, establishing a standardized quality management framework;

  • ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management System: Aligning with GDPR and the Personal Information Protection Law, strengthening privacy protection capabilities;

  • AA1000 Sustainable Development (ESG) Report Verification: Provides third-party verification for ESG disclosures of information enterprises, enhancing trust in the capital market;

  • Greenhouse gas verification and carbon footprint verification: assisting data centers and cloud computing enterprises in responding to energy consumption and carbon emission regulations;


4. Industry benchmarking cases

NGV has provided certification services to numerous leading enterprises in the information technology sector, including:

  • Communication operators: Providing management system certification services for China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, supporting their nationwide operational quality and information security assurance systems;

  • Software and information technology services: Providing quality and information security management system certification for enterprises such as Donghua Software Co., Ltd., Beijing Green Deep Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd., and Zhiyuan Internet, assisting them in passing the supplier access audits for government and enterprise customers;

  • Data and Financial Technology: Providing authentication services for China Financial Electronics Group Co., Ltd., Beiyin Financial Technology Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Data Development Technology Co., Ltd., supporting compliance requirements in the field of financial technology

  • AI and intelligent technology: Providing certification services to artificial intelligence enterprises such as Beijing Green Deep Vision Information Technology Co., Ltd., supporting their quality and safety compliance system for AI products and services;

  • Scientific research institutions: Provide quality management system certification for the Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences, to ensure the quality of the transformation of scientific research achievements;


5. Why choose NGV

  • It holds triple accreditations from CNAS, JAS-ANZ, and IAS, with certification certificates internationally recognized;

  • In January 2026, we obtained the CNAS Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) accreditation, demonstrating industry-leading technical capabilities;

  • We are proactively laying out cutting-edge standards in areas such as AI governance (ISO/IEC 42001), data storage security (ISO/IEC 27040), and critical information infrastructure protection (GB/T 39204), with a capability matrix encompassing the full spectrum of new-generation information technology;

  • With 13 branches nationwide, we can quickly respond to the audit needs of information technology enterprises distributed across multiple locations;

  • With over 20 years of deep experience in the information technology industry, our audit team possesses industry-specific technical backgrounds;