Security Managers

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: 2 (7%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 23 (82%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 3 (11%)

• Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
• Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.AI can speed this up on its own
• Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Conduct threat or vulnerability analyses to determine probable frequency, criticality, consequence, or severity of natural or man-made disasters or criminal activity on the organization's profitability or delivery of products or services.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Develop budgets for security operations.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Develop or manage investigation programs, including collection and preservation of video and notes of surveillance processes or investigative interviews.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Develop, arrange for, perform, or assess executive protection activities to reduce security risks.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.AI can speed this up with extra software · Seen in real AI use
• Plan security for special and high-risk events.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Purchase security-related supplies, equipment, or technology.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.AI can speed this up with extra software
• Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.Little or no AI speed-up · Seen in real AI use
• Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.Little or no AI speed-up
• Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.Little or no AI speed-up