Information security analyst
Plans, sets up, and watches security measures that protect computer networks and information, and responds to attacks.
Will AI replace information security analyst jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: High. More AI overlap than 74 in 100 jobs. AI can help with many tasks. The job is changing fast, and people who use AI well will lead it. 49% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Watch how data files are used and control who can access them
- Update security files for new software, errors, or changes in access
- Test systems for risks to make sure they and their security work
What stays human
- Make plans to protect files from damage, theft, or leaks
- Follow reports of computer viruses to know when to update protection
- Review security violations and talk with offenders so they do not repeat
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +21%. Typical pay: $129,180 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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