Inspectors Can Check Remotely: What Items Are Covered in Online Supervision

Many business owners still hold the old belief that inspections must be on-site. Since the release of Order No.176 of the Ministry of Public Security, supervision has been upgraded: online inspections, remote vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and on-site verification run in parallel. Remote testing only requires a 3-working-day prior notice, covering all venues that provide public internet access.

In other words, your network will be fully scanned before inspectors arrive on-site.

I. What Will Remote Testing Verify?

In line with the key inspection requirements specified in Article 7 of Order No.176, remote testing mainly validates the following four items:

1. Real-name authentication in actual operation
   Remote checks verify whether the captive portal pops up normally and whether unauthenticated terminals are blocked effectively. Fake authentication setups can be exposed instantly.
2. Effective retention of internet access logs
   Inspectors will verify if the logging mechanism keeps running and if historical records can be retrieved on demand. Verbal commitments of log retention mean nothing; inaccessible records are treated as non-compliance.
3. Security loopholes on the network boundary
   Remote scans detect open public ports, unchanged default passwords, invalid firewall policies and unpatched known vulnerabilities on network devices. These are the easiest risks to spot via remote probing.

Turn this checklist into your remediation plan: every remotely testable item can be self-checked regularly. The finer your self-inspection, the fewer surprises you will face during official audits.

1. Network segmentation and isolation

II. Pre-emptively Fix All Detectable Vulnerabilities

1. Block weak passwords at the network entry

The egress gateway performs password strength detection before device access. Terminals with default or weak passwords are blocked directly, preventing a single factory default password from compromising the entire network.

2. Deploy robust boundary protection

The AINOPOL Dream Gateway natively integrates next-generation firewall, IPS intrusion prevention and AV anti-virus modules. Pre-configured baseline security policies are shipped by default, with signature databases updated automatically via the cloud. For internal web servers, add WAF protection to block common attacks such as SQL injection and XSS cross-site scripting.

3. Enforce strict network isolation

Segment the network into office, business and visitor zones with VLAN separation. Even if one terminal is compromised, lateral movement to other network segments will be blocked.

Remote testing only reads the real system configuration instead of written policies. No amount of paperwork can make up for improperly configured security controls.

III. Log Compliance: On-Premises Storage Meets Audit Requirements

For self-managed hotel networks, you do not need complex cloud logging solutions.
The Dream Gateway generates authentication records and access logs from the same source. Logs are stored on the local hard disk with 180-day rotational retention, ensuring no gaps, accidental erasure or tampering. Administrators can export complete browsing records by room number or mobile phone number with one click, and provide full evidence immediately when auditors ask for log proof.

Online supervision is not a sudden raid — it gives you ample time to prepare. If you fix weak passwords, fake authentication and unprotected logging in advance, remote audits will become an open-book exam.

Built on an all-optical network backbone, empowered by an audio-video convergence engine and shielded with robust cybersecurity, AINOPOL delivers a unified Communication & Encryption Integration solution to fully meet regulatory compliance requirements.

FAQ

Q: Will remote testing tamper with my business data?
A: Remote vulnerability scanning and penetration testing only assess security status. Tests are conducted legally with prior notice. You only need to confirm the testing scope and access permissions before cooperation.

Q: Logs are stored locally. Can auditors access them remotely?
A: Logs remain stored on the gateway locally. Inspectors can only verify the logging function remotely. You can export records by room number or phone number anytime to support remote inquiries and on-site audits.

Q: How to carry out regular self-inspection against audit items?
A: Complete three tasks every month: update the weak password list, run a full authentication test, and export historical logs to verify data integrity and retention duration.

Q: Will I receive advance notice before remote testing?
A: A 3-working-day prior notification is required under regulatory rules. After receiving the notice, run a quick self-check against the four test items and fix known issues before the official scan.