DigiFlight Hired Cybersecurity Expert Melody Berry
The veteran security leader joined DigiFlight and Camelot Secure to guide federal contractors through CMMC compliance.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Cybersecurity
DigiFlight announced the hiring of Melody Berry as manager of cybersecurity and compliance on October 1. Berry will oversee Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) readiness for the organization and its affiliate, Camelot Secure.
Why it matters
Her appointment aims to strengthen compliance support for federal contractors navigating the complex requirements of the Department of Defense. This move positions the firm to assist companies with third-party audit preparation and regulatory readiness.
Berry brings expertise from her time at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and her role as a lead CMMC assessor at CyberRx. She focuses on managing multi-framework requirements to support third-party assessment organization audits and conducting mock assessments.
The players
Melody Berry
A former CMMC lead assessor and IT security officer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology now managing compliance at DigiFlight.
DigiFlight
A technology services firm focused on delivering cybersecurity, compliance, and systems integration for federal agencies.
Camelot Secure
An affiliated firm specializing in security operations and compliance services for organizations with strict regulatory needs.
The details
Berry facilitates cybersecurity and compliance programs by managing technical requirements across multiple industry frameworks. She specifically provides CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) audit support, which involves a structured evaluation of a contractor's security posture against Department of Defense standards. Her process includes conducting mock assessments to identify vulnerabilities before formal certification audits occur.
Timeline
October 1, 2026: DigiFlight announced the hiring of Melody Berry.
The Tech Race
The federal push to mandate the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework across the defense industrial base has created a competitive market for specialized compliance assessors. Firms are now racing to build internal expertise to bridge the gap between complex federal requirements and contractor operational readiness.
Federal contractors and companies working under Department of Defense contracts will be the primary beneficiaries of this compliance support. These organizations can expect the firm to begin offering audit readiness and mock assessment services immediately to help them prepare for mandatory CMMC filings.
The takeaway
The move highlights the growing demand for specialized compliance personnel as CMMC mandates take effect across the federal landscape. Readers should track upcoming CMMC audit cycles and the resulting changes in documentation requirements for defense contractors.
Further reading
For more on how companies are navigating evolving federal security standards, visit the Cybersecurity section.
