[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 125, 112th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 8760 of November 30, 2011

Critical Infrastructure Protection Month, 2011
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
From irrigation to the Internet, our Nation's critical infrastructure
supports an incredible array of services and industries that are
essential to our continued success and prosperity. Critical
infrastructure includes all systems and assets, both physical and
virtual, that make vital contributions to our security, economic
stability, public health, or safety. This month, we affirm the
fundamental importance of our critical infrastructure and recommit to
preparing for, responding to, and recovering from hazardous events and
emergencies efficiently and effectively.
My Administration is resolute in our dedication to a safe, secure future
for our Nation. Natural disasters, pandemic diseases, and acts of
terrorism can pose serious risks to our critical infrastructure, and it
is imperative we are prepared in the event of an emergency. To reduce
risks and improve our national preparedness, we are fortifying our
partnerships with State, local, territorial, and tribal governments to
close gaps in our protection programs and promote collaboration at all
levels of government. We are also engaging a wide variety of private
stakeholders, including critical infrastructure owners and operators, to
expand and reinforce critical infrastructure protection. And, with the
If You See Something, Say Something campaign, we are empowering
individuals and communities across America to help improve public
safety. All of us have a role to play in strengthening our national
security, and together, we are taking steps to foster a culture of
resilience.
As we navigate new and uncertain challenges in the digital age, we must
also address the growing threat cyber attacks present to our
transportation networks, electricity grid, financial systems, and other
assets and infrastructure. Cybersecurity remains a priority for my
Administration, and we are committed to protecting our critical
infrastructure by taking decisive action against cyber threats. To
ensure the safety of our most vital operations, we are working to give
public and private organizations the ability to obtain cybersecurity
assistance quickly and effectively. These efforts will bolster our
ability to withstand any attack, whether virtual or physical.
During Critical Infrastructure Protection Month, we reflect on our
responsibility to protect the vital systems and assets that sustain our
country and our people. Strengthening our national security and
resilience is a task for all of us, and by promoting awareness and
partnering with one another, we can make essential progress toward safe,
secure, and prosperous horizons for every American.

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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 December 2011 as
Critical Infrastructure Protection Month. I call upon the people of the
United States to recognize the importance of protecting our Nation's
critical resources and to observe this month with appropriate events and
training to enhance our national security and resilience.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
sixth.
BARACK OBAMA