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?
Window dresser
20%
#448 / 623
View rankingWindow dresser
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Plans, moodboards and a first digital mock-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Build, light and dress the window.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Brand, shop and trading calendar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Mannequins, props and strike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Rules, safety and street hours.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not leaving a window nobody gets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Build, light and dress the window
- Brand, shop and trading calendar
- Mannequins, props and strike
- Rules, safety and street hours
- Not leaving a window nobody gets
- escaparatista
- visual merchandiser
- window dresser
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-1026.00· ESCO/ISCO 3432