Shift5
Shift5, of Arlington, Virginia, builds cyber-security and data tools for the onboard networks of aircraft and other vehicles.
Founded in 2019 with 51 to 200 staff, its platform has modules for cyber defence, compliance with FAA and EASA aircraft security rules and predictive maintenance, plus Manifold 10 hardware that reads data from different aircraft buses. The register has not verified its AI claims and names no customers.
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Products & Solutions
4 productsShift5 Platform - Cybersecurity Module
An onboard AI-driven cybersecurity monitoring system that passively captures all serial bus data from aircraft operational technology systems and uses deterministic and non-deterministic algorithms to detect, identify, and alert on cyber anomalies and known threats in real time. Deployed on both military and commercial aircraft.
Aircraft onboard operational technology networks are vulnerable to cyber intrusions that are difficult to detect with traditional ground-based security tools. The Cybersecurity Module provides continuous onboard monitoring to detect threats before they cause harm.
- Passive full-take serial data capture from any onboard source
- Real-time anomaly detection and alerting
- Bus-agnostic and protocol-agnostic operation
- GPS spoofing and jamming detection
3 more features
- Works without additional hardware if aircraft has a general-purpose computer with data bus access
- Supports fleet-scale deployment via cloud integration
- Integration with ForeFlight for real-time crew alerts (military)
Technical specifications (3)
- Supports ARINC 429, ARINC 717, ARINC 664, CAN, CAN-FD, CAN-J1939, RS-232, RS-422, ASCB, UARB, RS-485, MIL-STD 1553 protocols
- Real-time and batch data delivery modes
- Edge computing onboard plus cloud analytics
- RTCA/DO-160G (Manifold 10 hardware)
- FAA STC for Bombardier and Boeing aircraft, in active pursuit as of July 2024
Shift5 Platform - Compliance Module (ANSP)
A software module that automatically processes and analyzes aircraft security log files from commercial aircraft to verify compliance with cybersecurity regulations including FAA Advisory Circular 119-1A Aircraft Network Security Program (ANSP) requirements and EASA Common Requirements Regulation (EU) 2017/373.
Commercial operators of e-enabled aircraft are required by FAA and EASA regulations to maintain Aircraft Network Security Programs and process large volumes of onboard security log data. Manual compliance is time-consuming and resource-intensive.
- Automated processing of aircraft security log files
- Rapid identification of cybersecurity incidents and anomalies
- Risk-prioritized anomaly scanning with customizable thresholds
- Unified data format across different aircraft models in a fleet
3 more features
- Automated compliance reports for FAA, EASA, and OEM requirements
- Available to all operators covered by FAA AC 119-1 and EASA guidelines
- Global reseller distribution via Boeing Aviation Business Solutions
- Designed for FAA Advisory Circular 119-1A ANSP compliance
- Designed for EASA Common Requirements Regulation (EU) 2017/373 compliance
Shift5 Platform - Predictive Maintenance Module
A module that uses onboard serial bus data captured from aircraft systems to provide data-driven predictive maintenance insights.
Aircraft maintenance is often reactive or relies on scheduled intervals rather than actual component condition. The Predictive Maintenance Module enables condition-based maintenance by continuously monitoring all onboard systems for anomalies and predicting failures before they occur.
- Hardware-, bus-, and protocol-agnostic data capture
- Passive full-take serial data from any onboard source at airframe level
- Deterministic and non-deterministic anomaly detection algorithms
- Contextual data enrichment (airspeed, altitude, temperature, geolocation, pressure)
3 more features
- Real-time alerts and batch data delivery
- Fleet-scale cloud integration
- Compatible with airline, OEM, and MRO existing tools and workflows
Technical specifications (2)
- Edge computing on Manifold hardware plus cloud analytics
- Supports real-time streaming and gate-download batch modes
- FAA STC for Bombardier and Boeing commercial aircraft, in active pursuit as of July 2024
- US Air Force condition-based maintenance contract (confirmed)
Manifold 10
A configurable, passive serial bus interface hardware device that monitors, captures, and analyzes high-volume onboard aircraft operational data from up to 100 serial channels at the edge. Packaged in an ARINC 600 2 MCU form factor compatible with standard aviation systems.
Aircraft operators lack a hardware-agnostic, bus-agnostic way to capture and analyze all onboard serial data in real time at the airframe level. Manifold 10 provides this capability as a passive, non-intrusive device that does not require modification to existing avionics.
- Up to 100 serial channel monitoring capacity
- 32GB SDRAM and 8TB onboard storage
- Real-time processing and thousands of hours of data storage
- Bus-agnostic design supporting all major aviation protocols
4 more features
- Ethernet ports configurable for ARINC 664, 100MB, or 1GB Ethernet
- Edge computing for low-latency onboard analysis
- ARINC 600 2 MCU form factor
- Modular serial bus interfaces
Technical specifications (6)
- Up to 100 serial channels
- 32GB SDRAM
- 8TB storage
- ARINC 600 2 MCU form factor
- Supports ARINC 429, ARINC 717, ARINC 664, CAN, CAN-FD, CAN-J1939, RS-232, RS-422, ASCB, UARB, RS-485, MIL-STD 1553
- Configurable Ethernet: ARINC 664, 100MB, or 1GB
- RTCA/DO-160G certified
- FAA STC for Bombardier and Boeing aircraft, in active pursuit as of July 2024
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