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 / 623
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 guard
16%
#605 / 623
View rankingSecurity guard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, tagged rounds and digital access.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Cameras, control rooms and written protocols.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Presence, rounds and physical control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Incidents, ID checks and citizen’s arrest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 8% | +1.4 |
Dealing with client, neighbour and police.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Night shifts, fatigue and judgment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, tagged rounds and digital access
- Presence, rounds and physical control
- Incidents, ID checks and citizen’s arrest
- Dealing with client, neighbour and police
- Night shifts, fatigue and judgment
- vigilante
- security guard
- guardia de seguridad
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9032.00· ESCO/ISCO 5414