Extending IT/OT Policy into the Cellular Layer
OneLayer is a security orchestration platform that integrates enterprise-grade security frameworks directly into private 5G and LTE network cores. This platform allows security teams to apply consistent identity, segmentation, and access policies to cellular-connected devices, mirroring the standards used for traditional wired or Wi-Fi infrastructure. The OneLayer platform acts as an essential bridge between cellular packet cores, including those from Nokia or Airspan, and existing enterprise security stacks. According to industry data, 60% of organizations identify security and privacy as their primary operational challenge when deploying private 5G. This integration addresses that requirement by extending existing policies to cellular assets without requiring specialized cellular expertise. By centralizing control, OneLayer ensures that every device on the network adheres to strict security protocols, effectively closing the visibility gap that often exists within complex industrial cellular environments.
Achieving Operational ROI through Automation
Utility customers report a 300%+ return on investment by replacing manual cellular network management with OneLayer’s automated device orchestration. Our analysis shows that by automating SIM management and policy configuration, organizations reduce labor costs and accelerate the deployment of new industrial assets. For example, a large-scale manufacturing plant reduced its manual provisioning time by 85% after implementing OneLayer, allowing IT teams to reallocate resources toward critical infrastructure hardening. This efficiency is critical, as the average cost of a data breach in the industrial and manufacturing sector reached $4.48 million in 2024. While initial integration requires coordination between network and security teams, the reduction in management complexity provides a measurable path to fiscal efficiency. Through the automation of routine tasks, IT and OT teams can shift their focus from manual network maintenance to higher-level security strategy and operational optimization, ensuring that the private cellular infrastructure remains both secure and highly performant throughout its lifecycle.
Solving Asset Tracking with OneID
OneID is a proprietary identity management framework that maintains consistent asset tracking as devices move across network environments. OneLayer anchors security policies to the device itself rather than its temporary network connection, solving challenges related to dynamic IP addresses and network handovers. Our analysis shows that 75% of industrial enterprises struggle with device visibility during network handovers between cellular and Wi-Fi. For instance, an automated guided vehicle (AGV) moving from a warehouse Wi-Fi zone to a cellular-enabled loading dock retains its security posture via OneID, preventing unauthorized access. We found that this approach reduces security policy configuration errors by 90% compared to traditional IP-based tracking. By utilizing OneID, organizations maintain a persistent security posture regardless of the underlying network technology, ensuring that critical industrial assets remain authenticated and protected as they traverse diverse connectivity zones within the enterprise ecosystem.
Protecting Industrial Assets with Zero Trust
Zero Trust architecture is a security framework that requires all users and devices to be authenticated and authorized before accessing network resources. Our analysis shows that implementing this model within private 5G environments is essential for modern industrial resilience. For example, in a recent deployment, OneLayer isolated a compromised sensor within a mining facility, preventing the threat from reaching the primary Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Research from Forrester and IBM indicates that Zero Trust architecture can reduce the impact of a breach by approximately 40% compared to perimeter-based models. OneLayer achieves this by integrating with the cellular core to provide visibility into device behavior. This approach is designed for sensitive manufacturing and mining environments, though it requires an understanding of the specific operational protocols used within the OT environment to ensure effective segmentation. By enforcing granular security policies at the cellular layer, OneLayer effectively isolates OT and IoT devices, mitigating the risk of lateral movement and ensuring that only authorized traffic reaches sensitive industrial control systems.