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Information Security Analysts

Computer & Mathematicalmediumaugment
Projected change (est.): ~+33%
Median Wage (est.): ~$120,360
Employment (est.): ~175K

Overall Exposure

50+12

2025 vs 2023

Theoretical Exposure

76

What AI could do

Observed Exposure

32

What AI actually does

Automation Risk Score

26

Displacement risk

3-Year Outlook (2025 → 2028)

Projected changes in AI automation metrics over the next 3 years based on estimated data.

Overall Exposure

50→66
+16

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Theoretical Exposure

76→86
+10

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Observed Exposure

32→52
+20

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Automation Risk

26→36
+10

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)

Task Breakdown

Monitor security systems
40%β 0.5

About This Occupation

If you work as a Information Security Analysts, AI is reshaping your profession. With an automation risk of 26/100 and overall exposure at 50%, this role faces moderate transformation. The highest-impact area is monitor security systems at 40% automation. This is classified as an 'augment' role. BLS projects +33% growth through 2034. Professionals who embrace AI tools will see their capabilities significantly amplified.

ISCO-08 classification

Unit group 2529ILO official

Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified

Indirect mapping — this occupation is linked to the ISCO unit group by a rule-based fallback.

Definition

ILO original text (English)

This unit group includes database and network professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 252: Database and Network Professionals. For instance, the group includes information and communications technology security specialists.

Definition & vocabulary source

Source: International Labour Organization (ILO) — ISCO-08 Structure

License: ILO CC BY 4.0

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Official occupational information

  • ONET15-1212.00

    Information Security Analysts

    Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. 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.

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  • ONET15-1299.01

    Web Administrators

    Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

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  • ONET15-1299.08

    Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

    Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.

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  • ONET15-1299.09

    Information Technology Project Managers

    Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.

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Frequently Asked Questions

With an automation risk score of 26%, Information Security Analysts has a low risk of AI replacement. Most tasks in this role require skills that are difficult for AI to replicate, such as complex decision-making, physical dexterity, or deep interpersonal interaction. AI is more likely to serve as a supportive tool.

Our estimated AI automation risk score for Information Security Analysts is 26% for 2025. Estimated overall AI exposure is 50%, with 76% theoretical exposure and 32% observed exposure. The estimated risk trend from 2023 to 2025 is +8 points. All of these are model-generated estimates, not measurements.

The tasks with the highest automation potential for Information Security Analysts are: Monitor security systems (40%). These rates are our own estimates of how much of each task current AI systems can handle. They are not measurements and are not taken from any external dataset.

We estimate a +33% employment change for Information Security Analysts between 2024 and 2034. This is our own estimate, not a figure published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Combined with an estimated overall AI exposure of 50%, this occupation faces both traditional labor market shifts and AI-driven transformation. Workers should monitor both employment trends and AI capability growth.

Since AI primarily augments capabilities in this role, professionals in Information Security Analysts should embrace AI as a productivity multiplier. Focus on learning to use AI tools effectively, developing higher-order analytical and creative skills, and positioning yourself as someone who can leverage AI to deliver greater value.

Recent AI Impact Changes

Mar 2026: Published evergreen blog post analyzing AI impact on information security analysts (50% exposure, 26% risk, augment mode)

[Source: AI Changing Work Blog]