Private 5G: New Possibilities - And Potential Pitfalls
DARKReading, Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
While ushering in "great operational value" for organizations, private 5G networks add yet another layer to CISOs' responsibilities.
Private 5G connectivity promises transformative benefits for organizations that operate large physical sites, such as airports, factories, campuses, and ports. With high-capacity, low-latency performance and ubiquitous coverage, private 5G can enable next-generation use cases, like autonomous vehicles, augmented reality, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications - often outperforming Wi-Fi in these demanding environments.
Alongside these promises comes a significant challenge: securing these advanced networks. As private 5G moves from pilot projects to full-scale deployments, CISOs face the task of managing new and complex risks that accompany this leap in connectivity.