# Semtech and Palo Alto Networks Launch Zero Trust IoT Security

Semtech Corporation and Palo Alto Networks have jointly developed and integrated a Zero Trust security solution tailored for industrial IoT and critical infrastructure networks. This solution combines Semtech's AirLink 5G/LTE routers with Palo Alto Networks' Next-Generation Firewalls to provide scalable, resilient connectivity alongside AI-driven threat prevention. The collaboration addresses increasing cybersecurity challenges in distributed utility and infrastructure environments and will be showcased at the Utility Broadband Alliance Summit & Plugfest in Fort Worth, Texas, in October 2026.

- This integrated Zero Trust architecture offers procurement professionals and contractors a field-proven, standards-aligned approach to securing critical infrastructure at the industrial edge.
- The solution's combination of resilient cellular connectivity and continuous asset visibility supports operational risk prioritization, which is critical for utility and infrastructure agencies managing distributed networks.
- Technology providers and contractors should evaluate opportunities to support deployments leveraging 5G/LTE connectivity integrated with advanced cybersecurity frameworks in utility broadband environments.
- Participation in the upcoming Utility Broadband Alliance Summit & Plugfest presents a timely venue for networking and understanding evolving procurement requirements in critical infrastructure security.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA)

### Vendors
- Semtech Corporation (prime contractor)
- Palo Alto Networks (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> The collaboration between Semtech and Palo Alto Networks represents exactly the kind of integrated, standards-aligned approach our members expect to protect critical infrastructure while keeping pace with digital transformation.
> — Bobbi Harris, Executive Director of the Utility Broadband Alliance

> Together, Palo Alto Networks and Semtech are extending Zero Trust security to the industrial edge by combining resilient AirLink cellular connectivity with continuous asset visibility, operational risk prioritisation and AI powered threat prevention.
> — Mitch Rappard, Director of Technical Solutions at Palo Alto Networks

> Our partnership with Palo Alto Networks brings together mission-critical edge connectivity and enterprise-grade security to deliver a Zero Trust architecture that is both operationally practical and field-proven at scale.
> — Kinana Hussain, Vice President of AirLink Networking Solutions at Semtech

### Sources
- [Semtech and Palo Alto Networks secure industrial IoT with Zero Trust | IoT Now News & Reports](https://iot-now.com/2026/09/24/158548-semtech-palo-alto-networks-secure-industrial-iot-zero-trust) - IoT Now