Siemens and Palo Alto Networks Launch Verified Cybersecurity for Industrial Private 5G

At Mobile World Congress 2026, Siemens announced a new verified cybersecurity solution for industrial private 5G networks developed in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks. The solution combines Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks’ AI-optimized next-generation firewall (NGFW) technology to deliver high-performance, secure connectivity for modern industrial environments.

As manufacturers increasingly rely on connected devices, automation, and AI-driven production systems, reliable wireless connectivity has become essential. However, these advancements also introduce new cybersecurity risks. Therefore, Siemens and Palo Alto Networks designed this joint solution to provide strong security while maintaining the high performance required in industrial operations.

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The integrated system brings together Siemens’ industrial-grade private 5G network capabilities with Palo Alto Networks’ advanced firewall technology. Moreover, both companies extensively tested the solution to ensure high availability, network resilience, and uninterrupted operations. As a result, manufacturers can deploy secure connectivity for their facilities without sacrificing speed, latency, or system stability.

“A pharmaceutical plant has different security requirements than an automotive assembly line,” said Michael Metzler, Vice President Horizontal Management Cybersecurity for Digital Industries at Siemens. “Siemens’ verified solution with Palo Alto Networks addresses these industry-specific needs through purpose-built architecture. Manufacturers get secure 5G connectivity tailored to their operations without performance trade-offs.”

Modern factories rely on thousands of connected sensors, machines, and mobile assets. Consequently, private 5G networks are becoming a key infrastructure component for smart manufacturing. At the same time, cyber threats targeting industrial environments can disrupt operations, cause costly downtime, or even compromise worker safety. In addition, new regulatory frameworks such as NIS2 require organizations to adopt stronger cybersecurity frameworks based on standards like IEC 62443.

However, many traditional IT security tools struggle to perform effectively in operational technology (OT) environments. Generic solutions often introduce latency or fail to detect threats specific to industrial systems. To address these limitations, Siemens and Palo Alto Networks jointly verified their solution across multiple industrial deployment scenarios. This rigorous testing process ensures that the cybersecurity framework protects production systems without affecting real-time operational performance.

“Palo Alto Networks and Siemens are not just connecting the factory floor, we are building the central nervous system for the future of industry – a future that is intelligent, autonomous, and secure by design,” said Dharminder Debisarun, Smart Industries Cybersecurity Executive at Palo Alto Networks.

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The verified solution integrates three key cybersecurity components designed specifically for industrial environments. Siemens validated these components through extensive testing at its Digital Connectivity Lab in Erlangen, Germany.

First, Siemens’ Private 5G Infrastructure provides secure, on-premises wireless connectivity for mobile equipment and industrial devices. The system ensures deterministic communication with low latency while maintaining data sovereignty and independence from public mobile operators.

Second, the SINEC Security Monitor delivers continuous, passive security monitoring during live production. Because the monitoring process is non-intrusive, it can detect communication anomalies, unauthorized devices, or suspicious activity without interrupting ongoing manufacturing operations.

Finally, Palo Alto Networks’ next-generation firewall introduces advanced Layer 7 security capabilities along with deep inspection of OT protocols. Unlike conventional IT firewalls, this technology analyzes industrial network traffic while preserving the low-latency requirements necessary for real-time control systems. As a result, it protects against malware, intrusion attempts, and data exfiltration without creating performance bottlenecks.

Overall, this collaboration demonstrates how industrial connectivity and cybersecurity must evolve together. As factories adopt AI, automation, and smart manufacturing technologies, verified solutions like this one help organizations maintain secure and resilient production environments.

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