--- title: IoT Security Solutions - SIM Cards on Private LTE Networks canonical: https://telnyx.com/use-cases/iot-security-solutions --- # IoT Security Solutions - SIM Cards on Private LTE Networks **Use Case** # IoT security solutions **About** ## Keep IoT devices off the public internet IoT devices on the public internet are not secure. Build reliable IoT security and eliminate the risk of cyberattacks by connecting your devices directly to your private corporate network with [Telnyx IoT SIMs](https://telnyx.com/products/iot-sim-card) (available in triple-size SIM cards and embedded MFF2 form factors) and Private Wireless Gateways. ## Benefits ## Mitigate risk and limit attack surface Isolating IoT devices on a private network isolates them from the large attack surface of the public internet. 1.5B ## Security breaches on IoT devices in the first half of 2021 ## Lock SIM cards to specific devices IMEI locking—available via the Telnyx portal or API—means SIMs will not function if inserted into any unapproved device. #1 ## Easiest admin comms and connectivity platform, G2 Fall 2022 ## See in-depth logs across your SIM fleet Device locations, network activity, SIM actions, IP addresses and more—all available via portal or API. 18 ## Rich data points for each SIM, accessible via API **How It Works** 1. **1** ### Acquire global IoT SIM cards Order and register your IoT SIM cards. Telnyx IoT SIM cards are hardware-agnostic and work with any cellular IoT device. 2. **2** ### Connect SIM cards to your private network Set up a Private Wireless Gateway in a few clicks, connecting your IoT SIM cards in the field directly to your cloud environment or your on-premise servers for the ultimate IoT security. 3. **3** ### Build your IoT application your way Integrate real-time data sharing, machine-to-machine commands and SMS into your application. Customize features via the Telnyx API and Mission Control Portal based on your specific use case. 4. **4** ### Scale secure IoT globally on multiple networks With access to 650+ networks in 180+ countries—including all major timer-1 networks in the U.S. and Canada—you can deploy secure devices across the globe without worries. Products ## Global connectivity with IoT security solutions built-in [See all products](https://telnyx.com/products) * [![2 form factor IoT SIM Cards from Telnyx](https://d2efw2akbx8gaf.cloudfront.net/https://dotcom-payload-assets-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/cms-media/Telnyx_BlogHero_Comparison_Embedded-MFF2-SIM-vs-SIM-Card-c1e74014.png?width=640&format=webp)IoT eSIMsChoose embedded MFF2 or triple-size SIM cards. Connect to 650+ networks in 180+ countries, with intelligent always-on roaming.LEARN MORE](https://telnyx.com/products/iot-sim-card) * [![Bird-view of a moving truck](https://d2efw2akbx8gaf.cloudfront.net/https://dotcom-payload-assets-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/cms-media/IoT_for_fleet_management-213fb91b.png?width=640&format=webp)Private Wireless GatewaysConnect SIM cards directly to your cloud environment or on-prem server—all in a few clicks.Explore Private LTE](https://telnyx.com/resources/private-lte-technical-dive) * [![Bird-view of a moving truck](https://d2efw2akbx8gaf.cloudfront.net/https://dotcom-payload-assets-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/cms-media/IoT_for_fleet_management-213fb91b.png?width=640&format=webp)Wireless APIManage everything about your IoT devices with code—data limits, IMEI locks, activation and more.Read Wireless API Docs](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/iot-sim) **Resources** * ### Build IoT applications using the Telnyx API Access an easy-to-use self-service portal, an intuitive API, a quickstart guide and API reference docs. [Explore docs](https://developers.telnyx.com) * ### Create a private LTE network with Telnyx Wireless Enhance your IoT security, access and control by creating a private LTE network with Private Wireless Gateways. [Read article](https://telnyx.com/resources/private-lte-network) * ### IoT security with private LTE networks Private networks can help minimize the risk of cyber attacks for IoT applications through bypassing the public internet. [Read article](https://telnyx.com/resources/private-lte-security) ## Ready to build something incredible? [Sign up](https://telnyx.com/sign-up) ## FAQ ### How do IoT security solutions work? IoT security solutions are intended to prevent bad actors from gaining access to your IoT devices. Most IoT security solution providers offer IoT device security solutions that center around buying and operating your own dedicated access points on your premises. ### Should I choose embedded MFF2 SIM or SIM card for my IoT security devices? ### How can I build IoT security solutions with Telnyx? ### What's the best way to achieve IoT security? ### How does the Telnyx platform help achieve IoT security? ### Why is the public internet dangerous for IoT device security? ### Are IoT SIM Cards secure? ### Can IoT SIM Cards be made secure? ### Do IoT SIM card providers offer built-in IoT security solutions? 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