Michael Brooks
A-LIGN
CMMC Strategy & Engagement Director
Michael Brooks is a security and compliance executive with over 20 years of experience in developing, implementing, and operating cybersecurity programs for the Department of Defense and private sector clients in numerous industries. He is a retired Air Force officer with experience as both a Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer.
Mike holds an MBA from American Military University and is also a credentialed Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
As a Strategic CMMC Advisor and Lead Certified Assessor (CCA), Michael Brooks help defense base leaders make effective decisions about their compliance posture without wasted time, false starts, or tactical noise.
Michael brings:
20+ years leading military cyber operations (Lt Col, USAF, Ret.)
Battle-tested leadership and operational experience as a 2x CISO
High value and practical insights from 100+ CMMC and NIST 800-171 engagements
National reach through one of the top-performing C3PAOs in the federal ecosystem
Michael works with:
Primes and subs managing DFARS, CUI, and CMMC Level 2/3 requirements
CISOs and IT leaders under pressure to validate posture and contract eligibility
Executives and boards who need clear visibility and high assurance decision-making
Whether you’re preparing for certification or affirming posture in SPRS, Michael helps you move forward with the confidence to stay mission ready and remain a trusted supplier to the DoD.