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?
Occupational physician
29%
#65 / 633
View rankingOccupational physician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Screenings, protocols and the work history.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Fit notes, restrictions and PPE.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The hard case, the one who cannot, and the company pushing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Risk surveillance, sick leave and return.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Inspectorate, mutual and coordination with H&S.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Medical secrecy and signing fit for work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 29% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- occupational screening
- fit for work
- health surveillance
- work restrictions
- return to work
- occupational medicine
- work history
- medical secrecy
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1229.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212