In an age where digital transformation is redefining industries, secure, reliable, and scalable private 5G networks are becoming indispensable. Recognising this shift, COCUS provides high-performance connectivity solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of industries such as logistics, production, and automotive, all while ensuring stringent security standards.
Among the standout security features of COCUS flexible Campus2Go solution are IP address management and multi-tenancy, which enhance robust operations across IT and OT environments. This combination allows strict separation of predefined user and device groups accessing 5G application and data networks. These functionalities differentiate the Campus2Go, delivering clear advantages for the secure implementation and operation of smart R&D, industrial or mission-critical use cases.
Business Advantages of Multi-Tenancy and Secure IP Management
COCUS Campus2Go features are helping businesses meet the challenges of IoT and Industry 4.0 with confidence. The combined power of multi-tenancy and IP management ensures that businesses benefit from fewer disruptions while improving time and cost efficiency:
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Fewer Disruptions:
Separate tenant traffic (multi-tenancy) means smooth operations, even during high-demand periods. -
Enhanced Productivity:
Simplified IP handling and secure device management save time, enabling teams to focus on value-driven tasks. -
Cost Efficiency:
By using shared infrastructure securely, businesses reduce the need for duplicate investments.
Multi-Tenancy and Zero Trust – Key Drivers for Secure, Scalable Networks
In detail, multi-tenancy allows multiple independent groups, whether internal departments or external stakeholders, to securely share the same 5G infrastructure without interference. By isolating data traffic, COCUS Campus2Go ensures that collaboration happens without compromise. Each “tenant” can operate in their own isolated environment, protected by zero trust architecture principles. This means:
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Operational Independence:
Different departments (e.g., manufacturing and R&D) or external contractors can use the same network simultaneously without concerns about data breaches or service conflicts. -
Customisable Policies:
Each tenant can define unique security protocols, resource allocations, and priorities, ensuring optimised performance tailored to their specific applications. -
Improved Collaboration:
External partners can access the network securely, enabling maintenance work, joint ventures and other collaborations without risking sensitive internal data.
Secure IP Address Management: Eliminating Conflicts and Leveraging Efficiency
Additionally, managing IP addresses can often lead to conflicts and operational delays, especially in a complex industrial IoT environment. With reliable IP management, businesses can focus on growth and innovation rather than troubleshooting connectivity issues. COCUS Campus2Go tackles this challenge head-on with secure IP management, a feature designed to streamline network organisation and minimise risks:
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Conflict-free Operations:
Automatic IP allocation eliminates address duplication, ensuring smooth communication between devices across tenants. -
Enhanced Security:
By applying corporate IP address policies to 5G user equipment, unauthorised devices are blocked from accessing the network, reinforcing the zero trust approach. -
Sim-to-Device Binding:
Linking SIM cards to specific devices ensures that security policies cannot be bypassed by swapping SIM cards, further strengthening network protection. -
Simplified Management:
Centralised and automated IP handling reduces the need for manual configurations, saving time and lowering administrative overhead.
Zero Trust Architecture: The Backbone of Secure Connectivity
COCUS Campus2Go’s zero trust architecture underpins its multi-tenancy and IP management capabilities. The architecture ensures that every access request is authenticated, authorised, and continuously validated — an essential approach for today’s industrial IoT environments.
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Traffic Isolation:
Ensures enterprise traffic does not interfere with production workflows. -
SIM-based Device Authentication:
Restricts network access to approved devices, adding an extra layer of security.
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Firewall-Policies:
Filters data access to safeguard critical infrastructure. -
Custom User Plane Policies:
Fine-tunes how devices interact with data networks, enhancing overall system security.
The Campus2Go Advantage for R&D, Industries and Mission-Critical
The Campus2Go solution is suitable for a wide range of applications and offers options tailored to different scales and requirements. Regardless of deployment, the solution’s multi-tenancy and secure IP management capabilities make it a reliable choice for industries such as manufacturing, automotive and utilities. By combining scalability and robust security, COCUS Campus2Go enables organisations to innovate successfully, driving operational excellence and future-proofing connectivity.
LabKit:
Ideal for R&D teams, providing a compact, pre-configured setup for testing and prototyping.
StarterKit:
A ready-to-deploy solution for industrial use cases, offering a balance of simplicity and scalability.
MissionCritical:
A high-availability, fully customised network solution for large-scale, business-critical environments.
