Proclamation 10824—National Cybersecurity Month, 2024
Issued 2024-09-30 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10824 designates October 2024 as National Cybersecurity Month. The proclamation emphasizes the importance of protecting digital infrastructure, personal information, and national security systems from cyber threats. It calls on individuals, businesses, and government agencies to take proactive steps to improve their cybersecurity practices and resilience against attacks.
This proclamation speaks to federal agencies, the private sector, and individual Americans, all of whom are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks on personal devices, financial systems, and critical infrastructure. It does not create new cybersecurity mandates or direct federal spending, but reinforces the administration's broader cybersecurity agenda and encourages voluntary action.
Ceremonial proclamations designating awareness months are a standard presidential tool. This one carries no binding legal force and requires no congressional approval, serving as an official signal of the administration's priorities in the cybersecurity domain.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "National Cybersecurity Month, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to cybersecurity. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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