Onboard observability company ranks #2 among security leaders, while also joining the overall prestigious list alongside Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more
Arlington, VA – March 18, 2025 – Today, Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, ranking second in the security category. This marks the second consecutive year Shift5 has earned a place on Fast Company’s annual list, highlighting the company’s continued leadership and innovation in safeguarding essential infrastructure.
“Ranking #2 in Fast Company’s security category underscores how cybersecurity is becoming increasingly prioritized across industries,” said Josh Lospinoso, CEO and co-founder of Shift5. “This recognition validates our team’s relentless efforts to bring data-driven security to the transportation and defense sectors. As threats against infrastructure intensify, we’re transforming how operators gain essential visibility into their most vital assets—from commercial aircraft to military weapon system platforms.”
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies offers both a comprehensive look at innovation today and a playbook for the future,” said Brendan Vaughan, Fast Company editor-in-chief. “This year, we recognize companies that are harnessing AI in deep and meaningful ways, brands that are turning customers into superfans by overdelivering for them, and challengers that are introducing bold ideas and vital competition to their industries. At a time when the world is rapidly shifting, these companies are charting the way forward.”
The World’s Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 25th.
About Shift5
Shift5 is the dual use, subscription-based observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), enabling smarter, faster decisions through real-time data access, contextual insights, and actionable analytics at the edge for aerospace, rail, maritime, and defense.
Created by officers who stood up U.S. Army Cyber Command and pioneered modern weapons system cyber assessments, Shift5 defends commercial and military fleets as well as weapon systems against operational failures and OT cybersecurity risks. Household name aviation companies, U.S. railroads, and fleets within the U.S. military rely on Shift5 for the security, availability, safety, resilience, and reliability of today’s fleets and tomorrow’s next-generation assets. For more information, visit shift5.io
About Fast Company
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