The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has released the report “Enterprise Security for Private 5G Networks”. The report defines a unified security framework and guidelines that help enterprises integrate Private 5G into existing IT and Wi-Fi environments while protecting critical operations against evolving cyber threats. It introduces a converged Zero-Trust model built on open standards and shared policies, enabling organizations to deliver secure, interoperable and resilient enterprise networks.

To achieve seamless and secure connectivity, enterprises must unify security across all wireless domains. The report distils collaboration between global operators, vendors and enterprise security experts into a practical blueprint. It provides clear guidance on how to integrate Private 5G securely into existing IT and Wi-Fi environments, apply Zero Trust principles and unify policies across wired and wireless domains, safeguarding intellectual property and their business operations.

Key insights covered in the report include:

  • Unified security architecture: Private 5G and Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 are complementary technologies. When combined under a single Zero-Trust framework customers get the best of both worlds: ultra-reliable, secure, flexible connectivity precisely where it is needed most
  • pxGrid integration: The pxGrid protocol provides secure, bi-directional data exchange between Wi-Fi, 5G and enterprise systems. This ensures consistent identity management, access control and threat intelligence sharing across a network
  • Zero-Trust implementation: Continuous verification, micro-segmentation and dynamic policy enforcement minimize lateral movement and enhance defense across both wired and wireless domains
  • AI and edge intelligence: Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) and AI-driven analytics strengthen security posture by enabling real-time anomaly detection, local decision-making, and automated threat response
  • Open standards and interoperability: REST APIs, WebSocket and pxGrid are key enablers for cross-vendor compatibility, unified management and simplified deployment within complex enterprise ecosystems
  • Immediate security priority: The report underscores that security must be foundational from the start of Private 5G adoption, not an afterthought, in order to safeguard mission-critical operations and maintain business continuity