Information Security Analyst

O*NET: Information Security Analysts·15-1212.00

The Verdict:This role centers on monitoring threats, assessing risks, and enforcing policies — tasks where AI excels at automation and detection. Human strengths in user counseling, violation reviews, and coordination persist but shrink as AI handles routine security work. Demand stays steady, but core analytical tasks face mounting AI pressure.

Resilience Score

/100

Moderate Risk

Score tiers

Highly Resilient81–100

Resilient61–80

Moderate Risk41–60

High Risk21–40

Critical Risk0–20

How is this scored?

Task Resilience

How much of this role's daily work remains beyond AI and robotic automation.

30% of score

Physical Presence

The degree to which this job needs a human present — hands-on, in the field, or in the room.

20% of score

Human Necessity

How important the unique human edge is — for trust, accountability, or judgment.

15% of score

Regulatory Shield

How strong the legal requirement is for a human in this job (by law, licensing, or credentials).

13% of score

Technological Maturity

How far AI remains from performing this role's core functions.

10% of score

Displacement Evidence

The volume of jobs in this field being eliminated by AI or automation right now.

12% of score

Score last updated: February 2026Full methodology

Avg Salary

Median annual wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 release.

$125k

Job Growth (10yr)

Projected change in total number of jobs (not salary) from 2024–2034. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.

+28.5%

AI Exposure

Percentage of this role's analyzed tasks that AI can handle autonomously or nearly so. 4 of 11 tasks are classified as AI-exposed.

36%

Moderate exposure

Task Analysis

This role has a mixed AI profile.
4 tasks are automatable, 36% reward AI fluency, and 3 remain human-essential.

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4exposed

4AI leverage

3human-essential

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AI Can Handle This4 tasks

Tasks AI can do autonomously or nearly so

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.

Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.

Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.

AI Leverage4 tasks

Master these tools — humans who do outperform those who don't

Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.

Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.

Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.

Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.

Human Advantage3 tasks

Tasks requiring trust, presence, or novel judgment

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.

Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

Resilience Landscape

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