DigiFlight names Jermaine Stanley director of cybersecurity compliance

DigiFlight on July 15, 2026, appointed cybersecurity governance and compliance veteran Jermaine Stanley as director of cybersecurity compliance. The move is meant to help defense contractors and federal suppliers meet tougher Pentagon cybersecurity requirements and reduce cyber risk.

Why it matters: - Defense contractors are facing rising pressure to comply with evolving Department of Defense cybersecurity rules. - DigiFlight said Stanley’s hire strengthens its ability to help organizations reduce cyber risk and speed compliance readiness across the defense industrial base. - The appointment also supports Camelot Secure, a DigiFlight company, as CMMC requirements expand across the defense sector.

What happened: - DigiFlight announced on July 15, 2026, that Jermaine Stanley is joining as director of cybersecurity compliance. - Stanley will oversee enterprise cyber risk and compliance initiatives for defense contractors and federal suppliers. - DigiFlight is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and has a branch in Huntsville, Alabama.

The details: - Stanley brings more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, governance and enterprise risk management. - His background spans financial services, government, technology, insurance and non-profit sectors. - Stanley is the immediate past president of the ISACA Greater Washington, DC Chapter. - He also previously served on the ISACA Foundation Board, which helped award more than $1.4 million in scholarships globally. - Stanley holds a master’s degree in software engineering and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. - His certifications include CISA, CDPSE and CMMC Certified Professional. - DigiFlight said Stanley will help government agencies and defense contractors achieve compliance, reduce cyber risk and build more resilient security programs. - The company said Stanley’s expertise will help customers accelerate certification efforts, improve cyber resilience and maintain eligibility for government contracts. - DigiFlight was established in 1999 and describes itself as veteran-owned and minority-owned. - The company’s core services include aerospace technical and acquisition solutions, compliant architectures, cybersecurity hunt and incident response, systems and software development, systems engineering and technical assistance, and test and evaluation. - More information is available at DigiFlight’s website.

Between the lines: - Stanley’s appointment signals that compliance expertise is becoming a core competitive advantage as defense contractors face more complex cybersecurity audits and certification demands. - The move also suggests DigiFlight is positioning cyber governance as part of a broader mission to support contract eligibility, not just technical defense.

What's next: - Stanley is expected to lead compliance efforts tied to CMMC and other defense-industry cybersecurity requirements. - DigiFlight will likely use the hire to expand its cybersecurity offerings for agencies, contractors and federal suppliers. - The company’s announcement did not provide a start date beyond the July 15, 2026 disclosure.