Information Security Analysts

Information Security Analysts score 65 out of 100, which is high exposure to AI. That ranks #65 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 12 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 4 on its own and 7 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 6 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

65/ 100

High

Rank: #65of 923 jobs
US workers: 190,650BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $129,180a year
In real AI use: 6 of 12tasks, April–May 2026

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 4 (33%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 7 (58%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 1 (8%)

Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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Questions about information security analysts and AI

Will AI replace information security analysts?

Probably not entirely, but the job is likely to change a lot. Information Security Analysts score 65 out of 100 (high exposure), #65 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 11 of the job's 12 tasks, 4 of them on its own, while 1 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which information security analysts tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "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"; "Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests".

Which information security analysts tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 6 of the 12 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as information security analysts, and what do they earn?

About 190,650 people in the US, with median pay of $129,180 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.

Information Security Analysts

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