Information Security Analysts
SOC: 15-1122.00 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
AI Impact Summary
Information Security Analysts faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 44/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2038 and 2046. Of 12 analyzed tasks, 4 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 22.6%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Information Security Analysts professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Programming
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
12 tasks analyzed
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 15% |
| Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 10% |
| Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 10% |
| Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 15% |
| Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 10% |
| Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations. | Non-Routine Manual | 5 | 11.0 | 2% |
| Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 5% |
| Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 30 | 27.0 | 8% |
| Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 10% |
| Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 5% |
| Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 25 | 25.0 | 5% |
| Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 35 | 29.0 | 5% |
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