Shift5, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is a cybersecurity company focused on defending operational technology (OT) platforms. The company's core mission is to enhance the safety, availability, and resilience of critical defense and transportation assets by providing innovative hardware and software solutions. Shift5's observability platform brings order to the complexity of onboard data generated by planes, satellites, ground combat vehicles, and large-scale mining and construction vehicles.
Notable affiliated people include co-founders Josh Lospinoso and Michael Weigand, who bring extensive experience in cybersecurity and defense. The company has attracted significant investment from prominent venture capital firms such as 645 Ventures and Squadra Ventures. Key achievements include securing contracts with major defense and transportation entities, demonstrating the platform's efficacy in real-world scenarios. Shift5's impact lies in its ability to transform vast amounts of complex data into actionable insights, thereby enhancing national security and economic prosperity.
