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 / 623
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?
Video producer
34%
#22 / 623
View rankingVideo producer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Perform management activities, such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 44% | 28% | +12.3 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- project management principles
- film production process
- accounting techniques
- audiovisual products
- copyright legislation
- work with motion picture editing team
- manage budgets
- consult with production director
- select scripts
- liaise with financiers
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 2654