Will AI replace Information Security Engineers?
Estimated risk score: 65 out of 100
High replacement risk
Estimate from published task research, not reviewed by a person · how we estimate
Within about 19 points for 4 in 5 of the jobs we checked (46 to 84).
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 20 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 15-1299.05 · Computer and Mathematical
Tasks rated in 2023 as ones AI could do or speed up
Tasks a GPT-4-class model could do, or do in half the time or less: 8 of its 20 rated tasks; the first 6 are shown. In O*NET’s words.
- Write reports regarding investigations of information security breaches or network evaluations.
- Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.
- Coordinate documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.
- Develop information security standards and best practices.
- Develop or implement software tools to assist in the detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.
- Develop or install software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 0 of its 20 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
None of its rated tasks.
What the job is
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.
Also called: Information Security Auditor, Infrastructure Security Engineer, Information Security System Engineer, BISO, COMSEC Manager, IS Security Engineer, IT Security Engineer, IS Security Developer.
Closest jobs we score by hand
In the same field (Computer and Mathematical). Different jobs, each scored by a person.
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