Nokia and OneLayer Partner to Accelerate Secure Private 5G/LTE Adoption for Utilities
Nokia’s secure mission-critical private networks combined with OneLayer’s OT asset visibility and protection are helping utilities modernize their grids using secure 5G/LTE technology.
The partnership merges Nokia’s expertise in mission-critical private networks with OneLayer’s OT asset management capabilities to enhance device visibility, boost operational efficiency, and strengthen security across private cellular networks in the expanding 5G/LTE market.
Benefits and Challenges of Private 5G/LTE Networks
The growing number of devices connected to private networks—especially those centralized in single locations—allows seamless interaction among various network segments. However, this connectivity also creates new security vulnerabilities.
“Most cyberattacks are correlated with insufficient security that fails to detect or manage outside threats, with 81 percent of cyber claims in the last four years resulting from external manipulation of systems.”
Ensuring that mission-critical network users can deploy secure and reliable solutions across all locations is essential.
Enhanced Security Features through Collaboration
By working together, Nokia and OneLayer provide improved OT and IoT visibility alongside zero-trust security measures tailored to private LTE and 5G networks. This collaboration supports utilities in their grid modernization efforts.
The NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response solution offers telco-grade, real-time threat detection for private wireless core elements. Additionally, the broader NetGuard suite includes security orchestration, privileged access control, and certificate management.
Summary
This partnership enhances utility grid modernization by combining private 5G/LTE networks with advanced security and operational visibility, addressing the rising cyber threats in critical infrastructure.