[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 127, 113th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 9047--OCT. 31, 2013

Proclamation 9047 of October 31, 2013

Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2013
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Over the last few decades, our Nation has grown increasingly dependent
on critical infrastructure, the backbone of our national and economic
security. America's critical infrastructure is complex and diverse,
combining systems in both cyberspace and the physical world--from power
plants, bridges, and interstates to Federal buildings and the massive
electrical grids that power our Nation. During Critical Infrastructure
Security and Resilience Month, we resolve to remain vigilant against
foreign and domestic threats, and work together to further secure our
vital assets, systems, and networks.




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As President, I have made protecting critical infrastructure a top
priority. Earlier this year, I signed a Presidential Policy Directive to
shore up our defenses against physical and cyber incidents. In tandem
with my Executive Order on cybersecurity, this directive strengthens
information sharing within my Administration and between the Federal
Government and its many critical infrastructure partners, while also
ensuring strong privacy protections. Because of the interconnected
nature of our critical infrastructure, my Administration will continue
to work with businesses and industry leaders and build on all the great
work done to date. With these partners, and in cooperation with all
levels of government, we will further enhance the security and
resilience of our critical infrastructure.
We must continue to strengthen our resilience to threats from all
hazards including terrorism and natural disasters, as well as cyber
attacks. We must ensure that the Federal Government works with all
critical infrastructure partners, including owners and operators, to
share information effectively while jointly collaborating before,
during, and after an incident. This includes working with infrastructure
sectors to harden their assets against extreme weather and other impacts
of climate change.
Emerging and evolving threats require the engagement of our entire
Nation--from all levels of government to the private sector and the
American people. This month, as we recognize that safeguarding our
critical infrastructure is an economic and security imperative, let each
of us do our part to build a more resilient Nation.
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 November 2013 as
Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. I call upon the
people of the United States to recognize the importance of protecting
our Nation's 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 thirty-first day of
October, 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.
BARACK OBAMA