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Garcia Brings CISA, Capitol Hill, and National Security Policy Experience to Monument
WASHINGTON – Monument Advocacy today announced that Michael Garcia has joined the firm as a Vice President in its Cybersecurity Practice. As one of Washington’s leading technology and AI advocacy firms, Monument continues to deepen its bench of top-tier policy talent – and Garcia’s addition marks a significant expansion of the firm’s cybersecurity capabilities. Michael brings a rare combination of executive agency, legislative, and policy research experience to some of the most consequential issues facing organizations operating in today’s threat environment – including firsthand experience drafting the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA), now a cornerstone of federal cyber incident reporting requirements.
Prior to joining Monument, Michael served as Associate Chief of Policy at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). There, he worked closely with the White House and key federal departments and agencies, and led a team responsible for developing national cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and emerging technology policies.
Michael’s arrival deepens Monument’s cybersecurity bench at a pivotal moment. The firm runs the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition (OTCC) – a leading industry coalition focused on securing the operational technology systems that underpin critical infrastructure across the energy, manufacturing, chemical, and defense industrial base sectors.
“Michael is exactly the kind of talent that sets Monument apart,” said Tatyana Bolton, Monument Principal, Cybersecurity Practice Lead, and OTCC Executive Director. “With federal cyber policy in flux across the executive branch and Congress, Monument’s clients increasingly require strategic counsel that bridges deep technical policy knowledge with sophisticated government relations. Michael’s background positions him to do exactly that.”
Earlier in his career, Michael served on the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and supported cybersecurity provisions included in the National Defense Authorization Act. He also held cybersecurity and national security policy roles with Third Way, the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and the National Governors Association, where he worked with federal, state, and private-sector leaders to strengthen cybersecurity governance and resilience across the country.
“The cyber threat landscape is evolving faster than policy,” said Michael Garcia. “Organizations that own and operate critical infrastructure need advisors who understand both the technical realities and the policy levers available in Washington. I’m excited to work with the OTCC and Monument’s clients to navigate federal cybersecurity requirements and shape emerging AI policy.”