Partnership between Nokia and OneLayer strengthens cybersecurity for next-generation utility networks

Partnership between Nokia and OneLayer strengthens cybersecurity for next-generation utility networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has teamed up with OneLayer to strengthen the cybersecurity and asset visibility of private 5G and LTE networks for utility grid modernization. The partnership merges Nokia’s mission-critical private networking and NetGuard security suite with OneLayer’s OT asset protection platform, delivering an integrated zero-trust solution that enhances operational visibility and resilience against cyber threats. As utilities connect more devices and expand their digital infrastructure, this collaboration provides advanced tools such as micro-segmentation, geofencing, and real-time threat detection to reduce vulnerabilities and ensure secure, efficient operations across utility networks.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 3-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia has announced a strategic collaboration with OneLayer to enhance the security and visibility of private 5G and LTE networks for utilities modernizing their grid infrastructure. The partnership integrates Nokia’s mission-critical private network technology with OneLayer’s operational technology (OT) asset visibility and protection platform, enabling utilities to achieve deeper device-level insights, improved operational efficiency, and strengthened cybersecurity resilience across private cellular environments.

As utilities accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the rapid expansion of connected devices within private networks increases the risk of exposure to new cyber threats. According to industry data, 81 percent of cyber claims in the past four years have stemmed from external system manipulation, underscoring the importance of robust and proactive network defense measures.

Through this collaboration, Nokia will pair its NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technology—offering telco-grade, real-time threat detection and response—with OneLayer Bridge™, which extends protection to utility endpoints and field assets. Nokia’s Core Enterprise Solutions combine the NetGuard security suite for network and digital identity protection with OneLayer’s OT edge asset management, forming a zero-trust architecture with enhanced features such as asset discovery, micro-segmentation, geofencing, anomaly detection, and automated incident response.

Prakash Sagadopan, Head of Enterprise-Wide Area Networks at Nokia, emphasized the importance of secure deployment across mission-critical environments, noting that the partnership ensures utilities can confidently scale private LTE and 5G networks with strong, end-to-end security. Dave Mor, CEO of OneLayer, described the partnership as a major milestone, highlighting its role in empowering utility companies to fully leverage private network technologies to support secure and connected grid operations.

Nokia’s long-standing expertise in mission-critical networking, serving investor-owned, state, and municipal utilities globally, underpins the partnership’s value proposition. Together, Nokia and OneLayer aim to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready connectivity for utilities seeking to modernize their infrastructure and protect against emerging cyber risks in the 5G era.

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With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

About OneLayer

OneLayer brings complete visibility, asset management, and zero trust security to all devices connected to private LTE and 5G networks. All activities are tracked to orchestrate and secure the environment. Through OneLayer’s solution, enterprises get complete asset management and operational intelligence capabilities to maximize operational excellence and zero trust security to prevent cellular breaches. The platform enables enterprises to treat their private cellular network as another enterprise network without the need to be cellular experts. To learn more about OneLayer, please visit www.onelayer.com.

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