The White House has announced that October 2025 will be recognized as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In a proclamation, President Donald J. Trump highlighted the administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity, citing the need to protect American lives, sovereignty, and citizens’ rights.
President Trump noted that advancements in cybersecurity have brought new threats to national defense and personal privacy. He referenced the activities of criminal organizations and foreign adversaries, stating that cyber campaigns have targeted American civilians and businesses, disrupting critical services and causing significant financial damage.
The President referenced an Executive Order signed earlier in the year that aims to bolster the nation’s cybersecurity. The order includes measures such as advancing secure software development, adopting updated encryption protocols, and shifting artificial intelligence cybersecurity efforts toward identifying and managing vulnerabilities. The order also seeks to avoid the censorship of lawful speech.
President Trump also acknowledged the work of the First Lady in promoting digital safety for children. He said, “I am especially proud of the First Lady, whose steadfast leadership has helped protect America’s children in the digital world. Earlier this year, she championed the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, a landmark law that gives families and young people stronger protections against the spread of non‑consensual intimate images and other forms of online exploitation. Her dedication reminds us that cybersecurity is not only about networks and infrastructure, but also about safeguarding the dignity, privacy, and well-being of every American child.”
The proclamation emphasized the administration’s commitment to prioritizing the interests of American citizens and companies in cyberspace. President Trump stated that efforts are underway to support American innovation by reducing regulatory burdens and increasing investment in the technology sector.
The President encouraged Americans to take steps to protect their personal devices and data, including using stronger passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, reporting suspicious emails, backing up important data, and keeping software updated. He said, “We also renew our pledge to unleash the full might of American ingenuity to respond to every threat to our privacy, freedom, and national security — and we vow to never waver in defending the lives, liberty, and safety of the American people.”
President Trump concluded by proclaiming October 2025 as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and called on individuals, companies, and institutions to recognize the importance of cybersecurity through events, training, and education.
