Information Protection Procedures
Foundation
IP Subset
Information protection is a subset of the USAF security enterprise.
Three Core Security Disciplines
3 Core Security Disciplines
Information protection consists of the core security disciplines:
- Personnel security
- Industrial security
- Information security
IP Purpose
IP Purpose
These disciplines are used to:
- Determine military, civilian, and contractor personnel eligibility to access classified information
- Ensure the protection of classified information released or disclosed to industry in connection with classified contracts
- Protect classified information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Why CUI Protected
Why CUI Protected
Information that, if subject to unauthorized disclosure, could reasonably be expected to cause damage to national security.