China: National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard on cryptographic device application interface specification

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National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee closes consultation on standard on cryptographic device application interface specification

On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) closes a consultation on its standard on cryptographic device application interface specification. The standard sets out security requirements for application interfaces of server-side cryptographic devices, including algorithm identification, data structure, and interface functions.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-12-12
in consultation

On 12 December 2025, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) …

2026-02-10
processing consultation

On 10 February 2026, the National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) …