Automation index
How much of a Penetration tester’s job can AI already do?
A scan and a template report come earlier. Finding the weird chain, and not taking production down, do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Penetration tester
26%
AI can already do 26% of this job.
#207 / 633
View rankingPenetration tester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Recon, scans and enumeration.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 42% | +8.4 |
Write the report, evidence and CVSS.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 38% | +6.8 |
Exploit with judgment and not break the business.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Debrief with the client and retest.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Choose scope, rules and what is off limits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Research 0-days, labs and keep the craft.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Recon, scans and enumeration
- Write the report, evidence and CVSS
- Debrief with the client and retest
- Choose scope, rules and what is off limits
- Research 0-days, labs and keep the craft
- pentester
- ethical hacker
- pentest
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1212.00· ESCO/ISCO 2529
IS WORK OVER?
Influencer / creator
30%
#50 / 633
View rankingInfluencer / creator
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 28% | +2.8 |
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 48% | +3.8 |
Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 39% | 28% | +10.9 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- produce statistical financial records
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- implement marketing strategies
- monitor financial accounts
- manage staff
- analyse booking patterns
- think analytically
- develop financial statistics reports
- apply numeracy skills
- forecast occupancy demand
Sources for this job· O*NET 11-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2431