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Proclamation 10824 of September 30, 2024 

National Cybersecurity Month, 2024 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

Defending our digital world is essential to ensuring the safety and security 

of our Nation and the American people. During National Cybersecurity 

Month, we recommit to protecting our data and technologies from malicious 

hackers and cyber threats. We encourage all Americans to learn more about 

cybersecurity. And we promise to ensure that America can realize the positive 

impacts of our digital future. 

My Administration is committed to securing the digital ecosystems that 

touch nearly every aspect of American life. That is why I released the 

National Cybersecurity Strategy, which lays out 100 actions the Federal 

Government, along with our public and private sector partners, is taking 

to defend our increasingly digital world. This strategy aims to ensure primary 

responsibility for creating a safe digital future is borne by technology companies and the Federal Government, entities that are most capable and bestpositioned to reduce cyber-related risks for all of us. I have signed Executive 

Orders to secure the digital infrastructure of the Nation’s ports, fortify our 

supply chains, and strengthen our industrial base. Furthermore, my Administration launched the ‘‘U.S. Cyber Trust Mark’’ program, which works with 

leading product manufacturers and retailers to ensure Americans have the 

option of choosing safer smart devices. Through executive action, we are 

also setting a higher standard of security for the software purchased by 

the Government. 

To keep our digital world safe, we are supporting efforts to build a strong 

cyber workforce that is ready to meet this moment. My Administration 

is committed to investing in the next generation of cybersecurity experts 

and opening up more opportunities for Americans to pursue a cyber-based 

career. We have invested in infrastructure projects across the country, where 

America’s workers are building semiconductors and making our electric 

grids more resilient to cyber threats. We also released a National Cyber 

Workforce and Education Strategy focused on giving more Americans access 

to the skills and education needed to pursue good-paying jobs in the cyber 

field. We have made the Federal Government a model for that work by 

transitioning the hiring process for cyber positions in the Federal Government 

to be skills-based—focusing on required skills and removing unnecessary 

degree requirements. We launched the ‘‘Service for America’’ campaign with 

a recruiting and hiring sprint to connect more people to cyber jobs and 

fill critical vacancies. And we are working with academia and the public 

and private sectors to grow the national cyber workforce by providing highquality training, scholarships, paid internships, and Registered Apprenticeships. 

My Administration is ensuring that America leads the world in cybersecurity, 

and we are working with our international partners to combat cyber threats. 

We are convening the nearly 70 member countries and international organizations of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative launched by my 

Administration to address the scourge of ransomware at both an operational 

and a policy level. We are working closely with allies and partners to 

bolster our cyber defense so that we can communicate and support one 


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another in response to cyberattacks. And we have established cybersecurity 

goals that are rooted in protecting our shared democratic values. 

During National Cybersecurity Month, we recognize the important role that 

cybersecurity plays in keeping Americans safe, protecting our institutions, 

and upholding our democracy. We honor all of the cybersecurity professionals, who are working tirelessly to defend our digital world. And we 

look forward to all that we will accomplish as we work together to advance 

cybersecurity. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., 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 2024 as 

National Cybersecurity Month. I call upon the people, businesses, and institutions of the United States to recognize and act on the importance of cybersecurity and to observe National Cybersecurity Month in support of our national 

security and resilience. I also call upon businesses and institutions to take 

action to better protect the American people against cyber threats and create 

new opportunities for American workers to pursue good-paying cyber jobs. 

Americans can also take immediate action to better protect themselves by 

turning on multifactor authentication, updating software on computers and 

devices, using strong passwords, and remaining cautious of clicking on 

links that look suspicious. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day 

of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of 

the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and 

forty-ninth. 

[FR Doc. 2024–22991 

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