[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 129, 114th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9335 of September 30, 2015

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2015

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

In our increasingly connected digital world, we have the power to
innovate in unprecedented ways. With the advent of new and improved
technologies, we must also keep pace with safeguarding our critical
infrastructure networks that, although empowering, create previously
unforeseen vulnerabilities. During National Cybersecurity Awareness
Month, we recognize the importance of remaining vigilant against any and
all cyber threats, while recommitting to ensuring our people can use new
digital tools and resources fearlessly, skillfully, and responsibly.
My Administration is working to keep our country's cyberspace safe and
protected--both in the public and private sectors--and is dedicated to
addressing this issue as a matter of not only public safety, but also
economic and national security. Earlier this year, I signed an Executive
Order to promote information sharing about cyber threats between
Government and the private sector--because this is a shared mission, and
all of us must work together to do what none of us can achieve alone.
Additionally, as part of our comprehensive strategy, we continue to work
with industry leaders to implement the Cybersecurity Framework my
Administration launched last year, which promotes best practices to
identify, mitigate, detect, respond to, protect against, and recover
from cybersecurity incidents. And we continue to support security
researchers and educators who are developing the skills, tools, and
workforce required for a safer technology future.
But these efforts will only go so far. It is the responsibility of every
American to proactively defend our digital landscape. The Department of
Homeland Security's ``Stop.Think.Connect.'' campaign is designed to
inform our citizenry of the dangers posed by cyber threats and to
provide the tools needed to confront them. I urge all Americans to take
measures to decrease their susceptibility to malicious cyber activity,
including by choosing stronger passwords, updating software, and
practicing responsible online behavior. I also encourage everyone to
visit www.DHS.gov/StopThinkConnect to learn more about how you can help
strengthen America's cybersecurity.
We now live in an era of the Internet--our children will never know a
world without it. Our financial systems, our power grid, and our health
systems run on it, and though widely helpful, this reliance reminds us
of our need to remain aware, alert, and attentive on this new frontier.
By working together to prevent and disrupt threats to our digital
infrastructure, America can continue pioneering new discoveries and
expanding the boundaries of humanity's reach.
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 2015 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 fifteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
fortieth.
BARACK OBAMA