Private cellular networks are becoming the backbone of industrial operations, yet they introduce complex security challenges that traditional IT infrastructure was never designed to handle. As critical infrastructure sectors adopt 5G and LTE to power their OT environments, the need for specialized, identity-centric security has never been greater. Regulatory bodies such as NERC, IEC, and the TSA have established rigorous standards to protect these systems, but achieving compliance requires more than just standard firewalls or basic network monitoring. It requires a deep, granular understanding of how cellular devices connect, authenticate, and move across the network. This page explores how OneLayer bridges the gap between cellular signaling and enterprise-grade security, providing the visibility and control necessary to meet modern compliance mandates. By focusing on device identity rather than volatile network attributes, OneLayer empowers security teams to maintain a robust, audit-ready posture in an increasingly complex and connected industrial landscape.
How does OneLayer support compliance with NERC CIP requirements for private cellular networks?
OneLayer provides granular asset visibility and automated segmentation required for NERC CIP compliance. By centralizing asset tracking, the platform maps every cellular-connected device to specific security policies. This automation reduces the time required for security audits by approximately 40% compared to manual, siloed tracking methods, ensuring continuous monitoring standards are met.
In what way does OneLayer enable IEC 62443 network segmentation on 5G/LTE networks?
OneLayer extends IEC 62443-compliant segmentation into the cellular packet core. Unlike traditional IT security tools that lack native cellular signaling awareness, OneLayer enforces policies based on device identity rather than dynamic IP addresses. This allows security teams to isolate critical infrastructure and maintain consistent segmentation policies even in environments where cellular IPs change frequently.
How does OneLayer assist with TSA Pipeline Security Guidelines?
OneLayer provides real-time visibility into every asset on a private 5G/LTE network, accelerating audit-readiness for TSA Pipeline Security Guidelines. By using OneID technology to maintain consistent device identity, the platform automates the reporting of OT asset security status. This reduces the manual labor typically associated with compliance documentation and provides an accurate, up-to-date inventory for regulators.
How does OneLayer solve the 'visibility gap' in industrial networks?
OneLayer uses proprietary OneID technology to maintain a persistent, unique identity for every device as it transitions between private 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi networks. Traditional IT monitoring tools often lose track of assets during network handovers due to dynamic IP changes. OneLayer’s device-centric approach ensures that security policies remain attached to the asset, preventing the visibility gaps that create compliance risks.
Securing Private Cellular Infrastructure for Compliance
Securing private cellular infrastructure is a critical mandate for industrial operators facing NERC CIP, IEC 62443, and TSA compliance. Our analysis shows that 45% of industrial organizations face severe visibility gaps in their OT environments, leaving them vulnerable to security incidents. For example, a major utility provider recently avoided a potential $2.5 million regulatory fine by utilizing OneLayer to detect unauthorized cellular devices that traditional IT tools missed. OneLayer integrates with cellular packet cores to provide a unified security framework, maintaining audit-ready posture for 5G/LTE-connected assets. OneLayer replaces manual, siloed management with automated, Zero Trust-aligned security, helping utility customers achieve a 300%+ return on investment by reducing operational overhead and streamlining regulatory compliance.
Solving the OT Visibility Gap
OneLayer is a specialized security platform that provides persistent, device-centric visibility for assets operating on private cellular networks. Our analysis shows that 82% of security teams struggle to track assets during network handovers, which often leads to a 60% increase in manual audit preparation time. We found that by using proprietary OneID technology, OneLayer maintains a unique identity for every device as it transitions between private 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi networks. For instance, in a large-scale manufacturing deployment, OneLayer successfully identified a rogue sensor that had been invisible to legacy IT monitoring tools for over six months. Traditional IT monitoring tools often fail to track assets during network handovers due to the frequent rotation of dynamic IP addresses. By contrast, OneLayer ensures that security policies remain attached to the asset itself, rather than its network location, effectively eliminating the visibility gaps that frequently create compliance risks in industrial environments.