[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 126, 112th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8875--OCT. 1, 2012

Proclamation 8875 of October 1, 2012

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2012

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Today, Americans are more connected to each other and to people around
the world than ever before. Many of us depend on the Internet and
digital tools in our daily lives--from shopping at home and banking on
our mobile devices to sharing information with friends across the globe.
And America far outpaces the rest of the world in adoption of cutting-
edge wireless broadband technology. Our growing reliance on technology
reminds us that our digital infrastructure is not just a convenience; it
is a strategic national asset. During National Cybersecurity Awareness
Month, we recommit to ensuring our information and infrastructure remain
secure, reliable, and resilient.
Though our Nation benefits immensely from the Internet, increased
connectivity brings increased risk of theft, fraud, and abuse. That is
why my Administration has made cybersecurity a national and economic
security priority. By bringing together Federal, State, and local
governments and private industry partners, we have made great progress
in securing cyberspace for business, education, entertainment, and civic
life. In November 2011, we released the Blueprint for a Secure Cyber
Future--a strategic plan to protect government, the private sector, and
the public against cyber threats today and tomorrow.
As we continue to improve our cybersecurity under existing authorities,
comprehensive legislation remains essential to securing our critical
infrastructure, facilitating greater cyber information sharing between
government and the private sector, and protecting the privacy and civil
liberties of the American people. My Administration looks forward to
working with the Congress to address these goals.
Cybersecurity cannot be guaranteed by government, industry, and law
enforcement alone. Each of us has an important role to play in reducing
the cyber threat and increasing our resilience following cyber
incidents. The Department of Homeland Security's ``Stop.Think.Connect.''
campaign continues to empower digital citizens with the information and
tools they need to stay safe online. To learn more about how we can all
contribute to the security of our shared cyber networks, visit
www.DHS.gov/StopThinkConnect.
America's digital infrastructure underpins our progress toward
strengthening our economy, improving our schools, modernizing our
military, and making our government more open and efficient. Working
together, we can embrace the opportunities and meet the challenges
cyberspace provides while preserving America's fundamental belief in
freedom, openness, and innovation.
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 2012 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 trainings that will
enhance our national security and resilience.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
seventh.
BARACK OBAMA