AFLCMC has 360+ Information Protection (IP) positions supporting more than 20 locations.

IP includes all facets of security activities ranging from information, personnel, industrial security, acquisition, internal programs, operations, and scientific and technical information programs and program protection planning. Security Specialists play a crucial role in the planning and integration of all security disciplines and other defensive methods into the acquisition process to protect weapons systems and related sensitive technology, technical information and support systems from foreign intelligence collection, unauthorized disclosure, sabotage, theft, or damage throughout a system’s life cycle. This includes developing and implementing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and DoD directives for the protection of classified national security information. Collaboration with various teams and other acquisition functional areas to identify vulnerabilities while recommending and applying security measures to mitigate risks.