ABOUT Michael

Michael Brooks is a retired U.S. Air Force Cyber Operations Officer and former DoD Acquisitions Officer with deep expertise in cybersecurity and defense. A two-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Lead CMMC Certified Assessor, he has completed over 100 assessments across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

As CMMC Strategy & Engagement Director at A-LIGN, Michael advises defense-sector leaders on aligning compliance with business and technology strategies. His mission is to bring perspective, simplify complexity, and ensure decisions are made with clarity, credibility, and confidence, so organizations can protect trust, strengthen resilience, and deliver mission success.