Presidential·Proclamation

President Declares October Cybersecurity Awareness Month

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2025

Key Points

October 2025 is set aside to raise awareness about staying safe online; this is a call to action, not a new law
The White House says agencies will push safer software, stronger data protections, and use artificial intelligence to find security weak spots
A new bipartisan law aims to help kids and families stop the spread of intimate images shared without consent
Everyday steps are urged: use long unique passwords, turn on two-step sign-in, report scam emails, back up files, and update devices
Businesses, schools, and local governments are encouraged to run trainings and events to boost online safety

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Document Type

Presidential Proclamation

Official Title

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 2025

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