DigiFlight taps Melody Berry for cybersecurity and compliance role

DigiFlight has named Melody Berry as manager of cybersecurity and compliance to support its own programs and those of affiliate Camelot Secure. The hire is aimed at expanding CMMC readiness, audit support, and federal compliance work for defense-focused customers.

Why it matters: - DigiFlight is adding senior CMMC and federal compliance expertise as defense contractors face tighter cybersecurity requirements. - Berry’s role is designed to help customers prepare for self-attestation, third-party assessments, and Department of Defense contract obligations. - The hire also supports DigiFlight’s affiliated cybersecurity company, Camelot Secure, across multiple compliance frameworks.

What happened: - DigiFlight announced that Melody Berry has joined the company as manager of cybersecurity and compliance. - Berry will support cybersecurity, assessment, and compliance programs for DigiFlight and Camelot Secure. - The company said Berry will lead Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification readiness engagements for customers. - DigiFlight said the hire took effect Oct. 1, 2026.

The details: - Berry will help manage requirements across multiple industry frameworks, National Institute of Standards and Technology standards, and Department of Defense contract requirements. - She will provide C3PAO audit support for customers pursuing CMMC assessments. - Berry will conduct mock assessments to help organizations prepare for CMMC self-attestation and third-party assessments. - Stan Oliver, CEO of DigiFlight and Camelot Secure, said customers need experienced professionals who understand both the technical requirements and the realities of preparing for an assessment. - Oliver said Berry brings hands-on experience in cybersecurity program management, CMMC assessments, and federal compliance. - Berry previously served as a lead CMMC assessor with CyberRx, a CMMC C3PAO. - In that role, Berry managed and conducted CMMC 2.0 mock and Level 2 assessments. - Berry also coordinated assessment activities with customers, managed service providers and assessment teams, and prepared assessment documentation for submission to the Department of Defense. - Her prior leadership roles include deputy chief information security officer at Alion Science & Technology, where she helped manage cybersecurity strategy, risk management, security operations, and federal regulatory compliance for a $1 billion federal contractor. - Berry also served as an enterprise division IT security officer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. - She later worked as a senior cybersecurity consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, supporting government organizations including NIST, the Department of State, the Defense Information Systems Agency, the National Security Agency, the Social Security Administration, and the Internal Revenue Service. - Berry holds CISSP, PMP, CMMC Certified Professional, and CMMC Certified Assessor credentials and has achieved lead CCA status. - She earned a Bachelor of Science in cybersecurity from the University of Maryland University College, now the University of Maryland Global Campus. - DigiFlight was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with operations in Huntsville, Alabama. - The company describes itself as a Veteran-owned Minority Small Business focused on aerospace, cybersecurity, engineering, and training solutions. - DigiFlight says its specialties include Aerospace Technical & Acquisition Solutions, Compliant Architectures, Cybersecurity Hunt & Incident Response, Systems & Software Development, Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance, and Test & Evaluation. - More information is available on DigiFlight's website.

Between the lines: - The hire signals that DigiFlight is leaning into compliance services as CMMC demand grows across the defense industrial base. - Berry’s mix of assessment, consulting, and federal agency experience gives DigiFlight a credentialed operator who can work on both preparation and execution. - Bringing CMMC expertise in-house may help DigiFlight and Camelot Secure compete for customers that need assessment-ready support, not just general cybersecurity advice.

What's next: - Berry is expected to lead readiness work, mock assessments, and audit support for DigiFlight and Camelot Secure customers. - Her role will likely be central to helping clients move from preparation into formal CMMC assessments. - DigiFlight is positioning the hire to strengthen its broader security and compliance offerings for defense customers.

The bottom line: - DigiFlight is betting that deeper CMMC expertise will be a growth lever as cybersecurity compliance becomes a harder requirement for defense contractors.