New Industrial 5G Cybersecurity Solution from Siemens and Palo Alto Networks Strengthens Protection for Smart Factories

Siemens and Palo Alto Networks offer verified cybersecurity solution for Industrial 5G

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Palo Alto Networks have introduced a verified cybersecurity solution for industrial private 5G networks, unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2026. The system integrates Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks’ AI-driven Next-Generation Firewall technology to deliver secure, high-performance connectivity for industrial environments. Designed specifically for operational technology systems, the solution protects industrial networks while maintaining the low latency and reliability required for real-time production processes. The architecture combines Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure, the SINEC Security Monitor for continuous network monitoring, and Palo Alto Networks’ advanced firewall technology capable of deep inspection of industrial protocols. Extensive testing at Siemens’ Digital Connectivity Lab confirmed that the solution provides high availability and strong network resilience while meeting IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards and supporting regulatory requirements such as NIS2. The new solution is now available through the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and aims to help manufacturers deploy secure private 5G networks to support digitalized, data-driven production environments.

(PRESS RELEASE) NUREMBERG / BARCELONA, 3-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens has unveiled a verified cybersecurity solution designed specifically for industrial private 5G networks, developed in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks. The announcement was made at Mobile World Congress 2026, where the companies presented a system that integrates Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks’ AI-driven Next-Generation Firewall technology to deliver secure and resilient connectivity for industrial environments.

The joint solution is designed to address the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by modern industrial operations that increasingly rely on connected sensors, mobile equipment and data-driven production systems. By combining advanced connectivity with specialized security capabilities, the solution enables manufacturers to operate private 5G networks while maintaining the high performance required for real-time production processes.

Private 5G networks are becoming a critical component of digitalized manufacturing environments, supporting large numbers of wireless devices and enabling flexible production systems. However, these networks also introduce new cybersecurity risks, particularly in operational technology (OT) environments where downtime or system disruptions can affect production continuity and worker safety.

The solution integrates Siemens’ industrial private 5G infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks’ Next-Generation Firewall technology, which has been optimized using artificial intelligence to strengthen threat detection and network protection. The system has undergone extensive verification and testing to ensure it can deliver high availability, strong network resilience and uninterrupted industrial operations.

Michael Metzler, Vice President for Horizontal Management Cybersecurity for Digital Industries at Siemens, emphasized that different industrial sectors require tailored cybersecurity approaches. Production facilities such as pharmaceutical plants and automotive manufacturing lines have distinct operational requirements, and the joint solution is designed to address these industry-specific needs while delivering secure connectivity without sacrificing performance.

Dharminder Debisarun, Smart Industries Cybersecurity Executive at Palo Alto Networks, highlighted the broader vision behind the collaboration. He described the partnership as an effort to build the secure digital foundation needed for the next generation of intelligent, automated and connected industrial environments.

A key feature of the solution is that it has been purpose-built for operational technology environments rather than adapted from conventional IT security tools. Traditional IT security solutions can create performance bottlenecks or fail to recognize threats specific to industrial control systems. In contrast, the verified architecture developed by Siemens and Palo Alto Networks is designed to meet the stringent performance and security requirements of industrial production networks.

The system was tested extensively in Siemens’ Digital Connectivity Lab in Erlangen, Germany, where multiple industrial deployment scenarios were simulated to ensure reliability and performance under real-world conditions. The testing confirmed that the architecture can deliver robust cybersecurity protection while maintaining the low latency and high throughput required for time-sensitive manufacturing processes.

The solution combines three key components. Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure provides secure, on-premises wireless connectivity for mobile equipment, sensors and other industrial assets while ensuring data sovereignty and reliable communication independent of public mobile networks.

The second component is the SINEC Security Monitor, Siemens’ cybersecurity monitoring software designed for continuous on-premises protection. The system provides passive and non-intrusive monitoring of network activity, identifying anomalies, unauthorized devices or potential threats without interfering with production operations.

The third component is Palo Alto Networks’ Next-Generation Firewall, which provides advanced Layer 7 security capabilities and deep packet inspection tailored for industrial protocols. This allows the system to detect malware, intrusion attempts and potential data exfiltration threats while maintaining the low latency required for real-time control systems.

The verified architecture meets the IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards for industrial automation and control systems, ensuring compliance with widely recognized security frameworks while protecting critical infrastructure. It also supports regulatory requirements such as the European Union’s NIS2 directive, which requires organizations to implement stronger cybersecurity protections.

The solution is now available as part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, Siemens’ open digital business platform designed to accelerate industrial digital transformation by providing integrated hardware, software and digital services.

By combining secure private 5G connectivity with AI-driven cybersecurity tools, the partnership aims to help manufacturers deploy next-generation industrial networks that support automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence while maintaining robust security protections.

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) empowers companies of all sizes within the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens’ cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator – the open digital business platform – this process is made even easier, faster, and scalable. Together with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable Digital Enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of around 70,000 people worldwide.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

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