HENZHEN, China, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Information Security Technology, Inc., (Nasdaq: CPBY - News; "China Information Security," "CIST" or the "Company"), a leading application software developer, systems integrator and full-service Geographic Information Systems ("GIS") solutions provider to public security and civil-use markets in China, today announced that the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Wendy Wang and Vice President of Investor Relations, Mr. Michael Lin will present and conduct one-on-one meetings at the upcoming Roth 21st Annual OC Growth Stock Conference in Dana Point, California.

The date, time and location of China Information Security's presentation at the conference are as follows:

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Time: 11:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Venue: Track 5

The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, California 92629
Webcast: http://www.wsw.com/webcast/roth20/cpby/

A replay of the presentation will be available for 90 days following the live presentation using the same link and will also be available on the Company's website.

The ROTH 21st Annual OC Growth Stock Conference will feature presentations from over 200 growth companies. This event is designed to provide investors with a unique opportunity to gain insight into leading companies across all sectors. Additionally, there will be a special track dedicated to companies based in China. Presentations will provide a brief overview of the company's operations, and speakers will spend the majority of their time discussing topics that will highlight the value and investment opportunity their company represents.

Interested parties and investors may find more information about the conference by contacting conference@roth.com or calling (800) 933-6830.

About Roth

Roth is a full service investment banking firm dedicated to the small and micro-cap market. Since the inception of the firm in 1984, Roth has been a leader and innovator in the small and micro cap markets. Roth's exclusive focus has been, is, and will continue to offer a full spectrum of investment banking services, including raising capital, research coverage, trading and market making, merger and acquisition advisory services, and investor conferences.

About China Information Security Technology, Inc.

Through its wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, China Information Security Technology, Inc. ("CIST" or the "Company") headquartered in Shenzhen, China ("PRC"), is a leading application software developer, systems integrator and full-service Geographic Information Systems ("GIS") solutions provider to the public security and civil-use markets in China, aiming to use information technology to improve public safety and information management. Its main business lines range from digital information security, to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and digital hospital information systems. The Company provides a broad portfolio of fully integrated solutions and services, including its First Responder Coordination Platform, Intelligent Border Control System, Residence Card Information Management System, Police- and Civil-use GIS products, and Digital Hospital Information System to serve the growing demand for digital hospital and electronic medical record systems in China. Its commitment to leading-edge technology and quality assurance has won the Company numerous government and enterprise contracts throughout China. To learn more about the Company, please visit the corporate website at http://www.chinacpby.com .

For more information, please contact:

Company Contact:
Ms. Iris Yan
Investor Relations Manager
China Information Security Technology, Inc.
Tel: +86-135-1085-5460
Email: irisyan@chinacpby.com
Website: http://www.chinacpby.com

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