Celona AerLoc: How Celona separates data and management to guarantee the security of your Private 5G network

Updated on July 30, 2026

You may have heard us say or write it before: Private 5G from Celona is the best solution for data sovereignty. That is not an empty claim. Not only do you have your network completely in your own hands with Private 5G, compared to public 5G – without mobile service providers. The secret ingredient of Celona is called AerLoc. Discover how this new perspective on IT architecture can make networks even more secure.

The problem with network silos

In a traditional Wi-Fi network, OT and IT are demarcated in their own isolated silos. These silos operate independently and have (almost) no contact with each other. This system is relatively secure but can also hinder operational flexibility and productivity. For example, do you want a laptop (IT) and a machine (OT) in a factory to communicate with each other? In a Wi-Fi network, this is often very complex.

Image 1: Wi-Fi Infrastructure

A new architecture

When we place Celona's IT architecture next to a Wi-Fi network, the difference is immediately noticeable. Within AerLoc, OT and IT are no longer separated, but rather communicate freely back and forth with each other. All devices use SIM-based secure authentication. This means that with an accepted SIM, you have direct access to the network. Thanks to Open API, the system can seamlessly connect to firewalls, NAC systems, and SD-WAN.

Celona also makes clever use of its patented Microslicing^TM technology to segment and separate critical data and generic traffic.

Thanks to AerLoc, Celona’s Private 5G is an exceptionally good match for environments where OT and IT must actively communicate with each other. Think of warehouses and factories with autonomous vehicles (AGVs) and PLCs. As can also be seen in both images, AGVs and PLCs are common OT devices.

Image 2: Celona infrastructure

AerLoc also seamlessly aligns with the Cyber Security Act (Cbw)

Another reason to choose Private 5G from Celona, besides the fact that Private 5G makes deploying OT devices a lot more practical, is to comply with the Cyber Security Act (Cbw), which comes into effect in May 2026 for all energy, healthcare, transport, and financial service organizations. This law is part of the well-known NIS2 directive.

Simply put, the law means that organizations have a legal duty of care to ensure their cybersecurity is in order. If something goes wrong? From now on, you as a board member are personally responsible. Requirements they set for cybersecurity, such as cryptography, encryption, MFA, and Zero Trust, are all present in AerLoc, so with Celona, you are definitely in good hands. Contact us via sales@alcadis.nl or 030 – 65 85 125 for no-obligation advice regarding the Cbw.

Not convinced yet?

AerLoc is only a small part of Celona's total Private 5G solution, but a very important one. Check out our articles on Private 5G in the SME sector and Aerflex for more benefits of Celona. Do you want to expand your knowledge about Private 5G, Celona, and AerLoc? Then join one of our many update sessions about Private 5G.