Private wireless networks are rapidly becoming the backbone for Industry 4.0 transformation. Manufacturing plants, utilities, airports, ports, logistics hubs, and distributed campuses are adopting private 5G, LTE, and CBRS networks to support automation, edge intelligence, connected workers, and near–real-time decisioning.
But as enterprises shift to cellular-based infrastructure, the security landscape changes. Traditional IT and OT security stacks—designed for Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or centralized cloud systems—are not enough to protect mission-critical operations running on private cellular.
This exclusive TeckNexus whitepaper, sponsored by OneLayer, breaks down the core security challenges enterprises face as they deploy private networks and offers a clear framework to evaluate vendors, assess risks, and build a secure-by-design architecture—without the typical jargon or vendor spin.
Why Security Is the #1 Priority for Private 5G, LTE & CBRS Deployments
As enterprises take direct ownership of their wireless infrastructure, the threat surface expands dramatically. A modern private cellular network may include:
- Connected machinery and autonomous assets
- Thousands of IoT/IIoT sensors
- Workers using SIM-enabled devices
- Legacy OT systems bridged via gateways
- Edge workloads at MEC nodes
- Third-party contractors and roaming partners
This creates a convergence of IT, OT, IoT, and cellular, making security more complex than ever. Enterprises can no longer rely solely on the mobile core or conventional enterprise firewalls. They need visibility, identity assurance, segmentation, detection, and flexible SIM/device orchestration built specifically for private networks.
This whitepaper explains why.
What You Will Learn in This Whitepaper
The content is designed for CIOs, CISOs, enterprise architects, OT leaders, telecom teams, and private network program owners who need a practical guide to securing private 5G/LTE/CBRS environments. Without revealing the full proprietary content, here is what the paper covers:
- How private networks change the enterprise security model – A deep dive into why enterprises must rethink traditional NAC, firewall, VPN, and identity strategies when cellular becomes part of the core infrastructure.
- The four essential security pillars for private 5G/LTE – A clear, structured framework aligned to real-world deployments across industrial sectors.
- How vendors across telecom, cybersecurity, OT, and cloud fit into the private network stack – Understand who provides what—and where security gaps typically appear.
- What questions to ask when evaluating private network security vendors – A practical checklist to help teams compare tools, platforms, and integrators.
- Key takeaways to build a scalable and secure private network roadmap – Guidance for planning, growth, and long-term operational maturity
This structured, vendor-neutral analysis gives enterprises a comprehensive understanding of how to architect secure private networks without exposing sensitive implementation details.
Who Should Download This Whitepaper
This resource is ideal for organizations that are:
- Deploying or planning private 5G, LTE, or CBRS networks
- Managing industrial automation, digital twins, robotics, or connected worker programs
- Evaluating SIM management, private cores, MEC, or zero trust architectures
- Looking to improve OT security posture, IoT visibility, or threat detection
- Building a multi-site private wireless strategy across manufacturing, utilities, airports, or logistics
If your team is responsible for security, networking, OT operations, digital transformation, or compliance, this guide will accelerate your readiness and reduce blind spots.
Why This Whitepaper Matters Now
Private networks are growing fast—but many enterprises still underestimate the complexity of securing cellular infrastructure while integrating it with IT, OT, and cloud environments.
This paper helps you understand:
- Where the major security gaps typically appear
- Why SIM/eSIM alone is not enough for device trust
- What zero trust looks like inside a cellular network
- How enterprise SOC/SIEM systems must adapt
- Why multi-vendor environments require a vendor-agnostic approach
- How to scale securely across multiple sites
- Why traditional Wi-Fi security frameworks don’t translate to private 5G/LTE
It gives leaders the clarity they need to move forward with confidence—while protecting operational uptime, safety, and data integrity.
Inside the Full Whitepaper
You’ll find a detailed breakdown of:
1. Private Network Security Challenges in the Enterprise
Why existing tools fall short and what new requirements emerge.
2. A Modern Security Architecture for Private 5G/LTE/CBRS
How the four pillars work together to form an end-to-end security foundation.
3. Vendor Landscape and Market Categories
A clear segmentation of vendors across core, security, orchestration, and edge.
4. Strategic Questions for Vendor Evaluation
A practical checklist for decision-makers.
5. Final Recommendations for Secure Deployment
How to design a scalable, secure, and interoperable private network strategy.
All insights are grounded in real-world deployments across industrial environments.
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