National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2009

This proclamation designates October 2009 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, calling on Americans to recognize cybersecurity importance and observe the month with activities, events, and trainings. It highlights growing digital threats and encourages safe computing practices, referencing DHS and FTC educational resources.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 51441

Impact dates

Oct 1, 2009
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month begins

Key directives

Proclaim October 2009 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Call upon people of the United States to observe month with appropriate activities, events, and trainings

Timeline

Immediate

October 2009 designated as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

Public observance of month with activities, events, and trainings

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Text contains aspirational policy language ('My Administration is committed to treating our digital infrastructure as a strategic national asset') but no binding directives or resource commitments
Proclamation format limits enforceability; actual cybersecurity policy would require executive order or legislation