Automation index
How much of a SOC analyst’s job can AI already do?
An alert and a playbook come earlier. Calling it an incident and cutting it off in time do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
SOC analyst
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#80 / 623
View rankingSOC analyst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Triage, SIEM and the alert playbook.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
The false positive and the one that is ransomware.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
IOCs, correlation and the ticket.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
24x7 shift, handoff and the note to the CISO.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Contain, isolate and not killing the business.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Cut it off in time, and not ignoring the awkward alert.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- alert triage
- SIEM
- SOC playbooks
- IOCs
- contain incidents
- 24x7 shift
- ransomware
- event correlation
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1212.00· ESCO/ISCO 2529
IS WORK OVER?
Government lawyer
28%
#107 / 623
View rankingGovernment lawyer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Advise on files, appeals and tender documents.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Draft claims, pleadings and closings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Hearings, negotiation and oral advocacy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Coordinate with the body and other counsel.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Track deadlines, doctrine and judgments.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Judgement, sign-off and liability for the opinion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- advise clients
- draft contracts
- litigate
- interpret law
- Draft claims, pleadings and closings
- Hearings, negotiation and oral advocacy
- Coordinate with the body and other counsel
- Track deadlines, doctrine and judgments
- letrado de la administracion
- abogado del estado
Sources for this job· O*NET 23-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2611