Will AI replace Security Management Specialists?
Estimated risk score: 53 out of 100
Moderate 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 (34 to 72).
For the occupation as a whole, from ratings of its 23 O*NET tasks published in 2023 and calibrated to our hand scores. A specialty inside it can sit higher or lower.
O*NET-SOC 13-1199.07 · Business and Financial Operations
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: 5 of its 23 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
- Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
- Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
- Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.
- Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches or to establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.
- Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.
Tasks rated in 2023 as not sped up by AI
Tasks such a model was rated as not speeding up or taking over: 3 of its 23 rated tasks. In O*NET’s words.
- Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
- Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
- Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
What the job is
Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.
Also called: Security Advisor, IAM Developer, IAM Consultant, Security Ops Analyst, Cyber Risk Consultant, IT Security Specialist, Security Ops Specialist, Cybersecurity Consultant.
Closest jobs we score by hand
In the same field (Business and Financial Operations). Different jobs, each scored by a person.
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