Private 5G network technology will be the catalyst for truly smart factories worldwide. Connectivity and automation will link factory devices and enterprise applications, improving production capabilities and overall factory performance. However, expanding IT infrastructure within operational technology (OT) environments can lead to increased vulnerability to cyberattacks. There is an urgent need to implement cybersecurity measures to secure private 5G networks and protect them from potential attacks.
Fujitsu and Trend Micro have integrated Trend Micro's 5G security solution into a private 5G system simulating a real-world smart factory environment equipped with high-definition monitoring cameras and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) at Fujitsu's Collaborative Lab in Kawasaki, Japan. This environment was used to centrally visualize and manage system status and security, as well as to correlate threat detection and prevention data from devices and the network.
The Trend Micro Mobile Network Security solution leverages the endpoint security built into the IoT device's SIM card and the network security running on the private 5G system. Product benefits include:
- Detection and protection against threats in the private 5G network
- Authentication of devices attempting to connect to the 5G network
- Blocking unauthorized communication in real time
Fujitsu and Trend Micro will conduct a field trial until September 2021 at Fujitsu's Oyama plant. Based on the results of this trial, the partners will explore the possibility of commercializing a security solution for private 5G networks.
