Automation index
Can AI do a Cybersecurity analyst’s job?
Today an AI can already classify, reconcile, and prep a first close. The final call, and what goes to the tax office, still has a name on it.
It is not a prediction about the future of employment.
IS WORK OVER?
Cybersecurity analyst
32%
AI or a robot can already do 32% of this job.
#51 / 182
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Where the week goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weights are our frequency estimate, not an O*NET time %. Saving is separate evidence or estimate.
Task weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish share of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
13% | 55% | +7.2 |
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).
EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate from the method. |
15% | 28% | +4.2 |
| Total | 100% | 32% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Occupation sources · O*NET 15-1212.00 · ESCO/ISCO 2529