Automation index
How much of a IT auditor’s job can AI already do?
A log sample and a stock finding come earlier. Judging the control and signing the report do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
IT auditor
32%
AI can already do 32% of this job.
#27 / 763
View rankingIT auditor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Plan scope, IT risks and sampling.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Review access, changes, logs and configs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 52% | +8.3 |
Document findings, evidence and recommendations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Interview, challenge the auditee and apply judgement.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Follow up action plans and retest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Report, committee and liability for the opinion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 32% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- audit systems
- review logs
- assess IT controls
- test access
- document findings
- audit changes
- retest controls
- sign the audit report
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1212.00· ESCO/ISCO 2519
IS WORK OVER?
Security engineer
27%
#188 / 763
View rankingSecurity engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Control, the risk and the ticket.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Hole, the patch and the one still open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Exception, the deadline and not leaving it for ever.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Identity, the privilege and not giving admin out of habit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The business, the rush and not opening the port 'for a moment'.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Close the hole, and not leaving the exception.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- security controls
- patches
- exceptions
- privileges
- ports
- identities
- not give admin
- holes
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1212.00· ESCO/ISCO 2529