15-1212.00

Information Security Analysts

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place.

5.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 54% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 31% probability of automation for this role
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54%
of jobs safer
65
jobs riskier than this
+32.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Cybersecurity is a dual-edged AI domain—AI is simultaneously the attacker and the defender. Microsoft Copilot for Security and similar tools automate threat triage, but adversarial AI creates new attack vectors requiring human defenders who understand attacker psychology. The 2024 surge in AI-generated phishing and deepfake fraud elevates the need for human analysts in high-stakes incident response.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$120,360
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+32.7%
Much faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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Moderate Risk
52% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →