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Press Release04 March 2026Digital IndustriesNuremberg/Barcelona
Siemens delivers verified AI-driven cybersecurity solution for Industrial 5G with Palo Alto Networks
Siemens and Palo Alto Networks offer verified cybersecurity solution for Industrial 5G
“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.”
“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.
Verified solution delivers industrial-grade security
Data-driven
production systems require wireless connectivity for countless sensors and
mobile assets, making private 5G essential infrastructure. At the same time,
cyberattacks can cause costly downtimes or compromise worker safety. Additionally,
regulations like NIS2 mandate defense-in-depth security architectures meeting
IEC 62443 standards. Off-the-shelf IT security solutions often create
performance bottlenecks or fail to address OT-specific threats in industrial
environments.
The collaboration
between Siemens and Palo Alto Networks addresses this gap. Palo Alto Networks
has specifically optimized its NGFW technology for Siemens' Private 5G
infrastructure through Siemens’ extensive testing across multiple deployment
scenarios. This verification process validates that the solution delivers
industrial-grade security without compromising the low latency and high
throughput required for real-time production systems – a critical distinction
from generic IT security approaches.
Three security elements
The solution combines
three elements for enhanced cybersecurity. Siemens has specifically tested and
verified the solution for industrial environments in its Digital Connectivity
Lab in Erlangen (Germany):
- Siemens’ private 5G Infrastructure provides on-premises, deterministic wireless connectivity for mobile and moving assets with built-in security features protecting the core network infrastructure. The solution ensures data sovereignty and low-latency communication independent of mobile network operators.
- SINEC Security Monitor: Siemens software for passive, non-intrusive, continuous on-premises security monitoring during production. The system identifies communication anomalies, unauthorized devices, or potential threats without impacting production operations.
- Palo Alto Networks Firewall delivers Layer 7 security and dedicated OT protocol analysis specifically optimized for industrial environments. Unlike generic IT security solutions, it provides deep packet inspection for OT protocols while maintaining the low latency required for real-time control applications – now also in wireless communications via private 5G networks. This includes protection against malware, intrusion attempts, and data exfiltration without the performance degradation typical of off-the-shelf security tools.
This verified
architecture meets IEC 62443 requirements for industrial automation and control
systems security while maintaining the performance characteristics essential
for time-critical production applications. The solution is now available as
part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
For this press release
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.
About Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global AI cybersecurity leader, protects our digital way of life with a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and platforms across Network, Cloud, Security Operations, AI and Identity. Trusted by 70,000+ customers and powered by Unit 42 threat intelligence, our AI-driven platforms eliminate complexity, empowering enterprises to modernize with confidence and securing the speed of innovation. Explore the future of security at www.paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global AI cybersecurity leader, protects our digital way of life with a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and platforms across Network, Cloud, Security Operations, AI and Identity. Trusted by 70,000+ customers and powered by Unit 42 threat intelligence, our AI-driven platforms eliminate complexity, empowering enterprises to modernize with confidence and securing the speed of innovation. Explore the future of security at www.paloaltonetworks.com.