In order to thoroughly implement the relevant spirit of the Party’s 20th National Congress on “improving the level of public safety governance” and earnestly implement the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee and The State Council on safe production, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently launched a special action to improve the security capability of 5G network operation, aiming to solve outstanding problems such as increased risks of network operation security and increased difficulty in operation and maintenance under the new situation. Accelerate the construction of a “big operation security” framework for information and communication networks with controllable risks, fast response, and sound systems, promote the transformation of the network operation security governance model to prevention in advance, and ensure high-quality economic and social development with high-level 5G network operation security.

Based on the new situation of 5G network operation and development and new management requirements, the special action focuses on the deployment of three main tasks. First, the establishment of three lists of network operation security risks, including extreme accident scenarios, key network equipment, and high-risk operation positions, is to achieve clear security risk bases and strict control, and resolutely avoid extreme accidents. The second is to strengthen the four major network operation security support capabilities, including network protection, risk perception, accident prevention, and comprehensive handling, and build a multi-dimensional and integrated network operation security capability system to comprehensively ensure the safe and stable operation of 5G networks. Third, build a solid foundation for the security of network operation, including institutions, personnel, and culture, make up for weaknesses in the system, improve personnel skills, deepen security concepts, and form a strong security force.

The special action is divided into three stages of overall planning and promotion. First, the mobilization and deployment stage, the organization of propaganda and deployment, and the formulation of task implementation plans; The second is the task implementation stage, establish the task ledger and implement the task item by item on schedule, and send a working group to supervise and inspect the field according to the situation; The third is to summarize the upgrading stage, institutionalize and standardize the excellent experience results of special actions, and establish a long-term mechanism for the security of information and communication industry network operation on the basis of 5G network.

The special action requires all units to strengthen organizational leadership, target key tasks, and closely follow the time node to ensure the smooth implementation of the special action; Research and establish a standard system for 5G network operation security risk assessment, carry out risk assessment work, and promptly prevent and resolve major security risks; Strengthen technical support, organize professional competitions, comprehensive exercises and other activities to ensure that special actions achieve results.