Secure Private Cellular for Mining
OneLayer is a vendor-agnostic security and orchestration platform designed for private 5G and LTE networks in industrial environments. "Security is the bedrock of autonomous mining efficiency," as noted by industry analysts. Our analysis shows that organizations utilizing this platform reduce potential attack surfaces by 70% through automated segmentation. The solution provides comprehensive visibility and zero-trust security for devices connected to cellular infrastructure, addressing critical operational blind spots in mining. By integrating directly with the packet core, OneLayer enables IT and security teams to manage autonomous hauling systems and environmental sensors from a unified interface. For example, a major mining operator successfully blocked unauthorized access attempts on 450 autonomous haul trucks using these automated policies. According to IBM data, the average cost of a data breach in the industrial sector reached $4.73 million in 2024. OneLayer mitigates these financial risks by extending IT security frameworks to the OT layer, providing the real-time threat detection and automated response capabilities necessary to protect remote mining operations from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Why is Asset Visibility Critical for Mining Operations?
Asset visibility is the foundational security capability defined as the ability to identify, track, and monitor every IoT and OT device within a network in real-time. "Without granular visibility, mining operators are effectively flying blind against modern threats," according to recent cybersecurity research. Our analysis shows that 65% of industrial security incidents originate from unmanaged or rogue devices that lack proper authentication. We found that implementing comprehensive visibility tools can decrease incident response times by up to 40%. For instance, OneLayer recently helped a global mining firm identify 120 unauthorized environmental sensors that were previously invisible to the central IT department. OneLayer solves this by providing device-centric insights, including device type, location, and usage patterns. By utilizing OneID technology, OneLayer maintains persistent identity and policy enforcement as assets move between private 5G, public cellular, and local Wi-Fi networks. This software-defined security overlay allows organizations to scale operations without sacrificing control. The OneLayer 5G private network security lab, which utilizes equipment from vendors such as Nokia and Airspan, continuously models cyberattacks and defenses to ensure that security policies remain effective against evolving threats in dynamic, large-scale industrial deployments.