NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks Enhance Private 5G Security for Industrial Deployments

• 27 Feb 2025
• TM Team
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NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, announced a new managed security service powered by Palo Alto Networks industry-leading technologies to enhance private 5G security in industrial and operational technology (OT) environments. Delivered as a turnkey managed service, the innovative offering provides enterprises with a Private 5G network with the visibility and security needed in today’s OT environments.

Combining Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), OT/ IOT subscriptions with NTT DATA’s Private 5G architecture, the new offering empowers clients with improved network visibility, access control and automated threat detection and response capabilities. With Palo Alto Networks NGFW, organizations can apply a Zero Trust security posture, incorporating machine learning (ML) to safely enable only the relevant connections, applications and protocols needed for their network.

The NTT DATA Private 5G and Palo Alto Networks offering is easy to set up and manage, seamlessly integrating into enterprise IT/OT environments, allowing organizations to focus on new ideas and innovation while ensuring a high level of security.

“NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks are creating a new standard for private 5G security and changing what's possible for industrial connectivity,” said Shahid Ahmed, Group EVP of Edge Services at NTT DATA. “By combining Palo Alto Networks advanced cybersecurity capabilities with NTT DATA Private 5G, we’re empowering enterprises to securely embrace the next wave of digital transformation and drive innovation with confidence.”

Private 5G networks are transforming industries such as manufacturing, healthcare and transportation. They bring fast and reliable connectivity to the edge and deliver seamless and secure communication in complex industrial environments.

According to the 2024 State of OT Security report from Palo Alto Networks and ABI Research, 70% of industrial organizations experienced a cyberattack on their OT environment in the last year. Almost 25% of these organizations suffered attacks that led to operational shutdowns and disrupted business continuity.