China Information Security Announces First Quarter 2008 Results Conference Call

China Information Security Technology, Inc., (OTCBulletinBoard: CIFS) ("China Information Security", "CIST" or the "Company"), a leading provider of Information Security and 3S (Geographic Information System -- GIS, Global Positioning System -- GPS and Remote Sensing -- RS) services in China, today announced that it will conduct a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 to discuss the first quarter 2008 financial results and outlook.

To participate in the live conference call, please dial the following number five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time: 888- 481-7939. International callers should dial 617-847-8707. When prompted by the operator, mention Conference Passcode 265 348 72.

If you are unable to participate in the call at this time, a replay will be available for 14 days starting on Wednesday May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay dial 888-286-8010 and enter the passcode 768 260 36. International callers should dial 617-801-6888 and enter the same passcode 768 260 36.

About China Information Security Technology, Inc.
Through its wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, China Information Security is focused on the development and implementation of large scale, high-tech information security and 3S ("Geographic Information System -- GIS, Global Positioning System -- GPS and Remote Sensing -- RS") related projects. The Company provides a broad portfolio of fully integrated solutions and services, including security information technology (First Responder Coordination Platform, Intelligent Border Control System and Residence Card Information Management System), 3S (GIS, GPS and RS), and Product Sales and Services. Through its exclusive contractual arrangement with iASPEC Software Company Limited (iASPEC), China Information Security has the licenses to 16 registered and copyrighted software applications in China. In addition, iASPEC is considered the Company's variable interest entity, and its financial data and information is consolidated into the Company's accounts. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.cistchina.com .

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements" relating to the business of China Information Security Technology, Inc., and its subsidiary companies. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included herein are "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding the general ability of the Company to achieve its commercial objectives; the business strategy, plans and objectives of the Company and its subsidiaries; and any other statements of non-historical information. These forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects" or similar expressions, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be incorrect. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those discussed in the Company's periodic reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on its website ( http://www.sec.gov ). All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these factors. Other than as required under the securities laws, the Company does not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements.

For more information, please contact:

Company Contact:
Mr. Michael Lin
Vice President, Investor Relations
China Information Security Technology, Inc.
Tel: +1-949-743-0868
Email: mlin@cistchina.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Mr. Crocker Coulson
President
CCG Elite Investor Relations
Tel: +1-646-213-1915 (NY office)
Email: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com
Web: http://www.ccgelite.com