Shift5, the OT cybersecurity company that defends military platforms and critical transportation systems from cyberattacks, today announced Alexander Gates has joined the company as Chief Research Officer (CRO). 

“We’re extremely concerned that any kind of response in kind or kinetic response to a Russian attack against critical infrastructure would spiral out of control,” said Josh Lospinoso, CEO and co-founder of cybersecurity company Shift5, and a former senior official at both U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA’s cyber intelligence …

“If you’re designing for commercial applications and then inserting yourself into a military conflict, there are all kinds of potential problems there,” said Josh Lospinoso, CEO and co-founder of Shift5, a cybersecurity startup based in Arlington, Virginia.

The 12 delegation members are traveling across the country with the endorsement of both Startup Grind‘s Maryland chapter, which grew out of several local chapters consolidating and increasingly organizing programming last year, and the state’s Department of Commerce.

The Hood River-based company makes imaging systems for piloted and autonomous aircraft. The systems are built with onboard artificial intelligence for search and mapping applications. 

Overwatch Imaging, an Oregon venture that makes airborne imaging systems for piloted aircraft and drones, has closed on an $11.15 million investment round led by Squadra Ventures and Shield Capital.