Michael Garcia

Michael Garcia is a #SharetheMicinCyber Fellow with New America where he researched the cybersecurity challenges with AR/VR systems. He is also currently a senior policy advisor for the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans at CISA. Prior to CISA, Michael was a professional staff member for the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where he worked on the Cyber Incident Reporting for the Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 and other cybersecurity legislation. Michael has also held several other cyber policy positions, including working at Third Way as a senior policy advisor for their Cyber Enforcement Initiative, serving as director for external engagement and outreach for the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and advising governors’ offices on cybersecurity policy issues at the National Governors Association.