[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 193 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 61807-61808]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24383]


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                Proclamation 9029 of September 30, 2013

                
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2013

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                In an increasingly interconnected world, many Americans 
                rely on the Internet and digital tools every day--from 
                communicating with colleagues, friends, and family 
                across the globe to banking and shopping without 
                leaving our homes. Technology is reshaping every aspect 
                of our lives, and protecting our digital infrastructure 
                from cyber threats is one of our highest security 
                priorities. This month, we expand public awareness 
                about cybersecurity, and we recommit to enhancing the 
                security and resilience of our Nation's infrastructure 
                while maintaining an environment that encourages 
                efficiency and innovation.

                Incredible advances in technology also bring increased 
                risk of disruptive cyber incidents. My Administration 
                is dedicated to building a system of protections in 
                both the private and public sectors to keep out 
                malicious forces while preserving the openness and 
                extraordinary power of the Internet. Our national and 
                economic security depend on a reliable digital 
                infrastructure in the face of threats, which is why 
                earlier this year, I signed an Executive Order and 
                issued a Presidential Policy Directive to strengthen 
                this critical infrastructure. In tandem, these actions 
                will enable us to develop and implement a framework of 
                best practices for cybersecurity, increase information 
                sharing between the Federal Government and industry 
                partners, and build collaborative partnerships.

                All of us have a role to play in safeguarding the 
                networks we use in our daily lives. Understanding the 
                risks associated with being online can help secure 
                personal information and prevent identity theft and 
                fraud. The Department of Homeland Security's 
                ``Stop.Think.Connect.'' campaign empowers digital 
                citizens with the tools to make smart decisions as they 
                navigate cyberspace. For more information on computing 
                practices, visit www.DHS.gov/StopThinkConnect.

                Our digital infrastructure is a strategic national 
                asset, and my Administration is committed to 
                strengthening this vital resource. As we mark the 10th 
                anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, let us 
                welcome the great possibilities cyberspace provides and 
                continue to invest in the security measures and 
                innovation that will enable us to safely and fully 
                realize those possibilities.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim October 2013 as 
                National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to recognize the importance 
                of cybersecurity and to observe this month with 
                activities, events, and training that will enhance our 
                national security and resilience.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand thirteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                eighth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2013-24383
Filed 10-3-13; 8:45 am]
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