High Automation Risk
This role has an above-average probability of significant AI or automation disruption. Consider upskilling and monitoring AI tooling in this sector.
IT Security Officer
👤 For candidates
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Leverage AI-driven SIEM tools for real-time threat monitoring.
- ›Automate vulnerability scanning and reporting with security platforms.
- ›Utilise AI to streamline incident documentation and analysis.
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For employers
🔄 Alternatives
Automates threat detection and autonomous response actions.
Cloud-native SIEM for automated monitoring and incident response.
External experts handle monitoring and incident response.
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachAI boosts efficiency; human oversight needed for policy and incident handling.
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Automates threat monitoring and alerting workflows
Streamlines security incident documentation tasks
Drafts security policies and incident reports
Information Security Analysts
O*NET 15-1212.00
🏢 For Employers
This role scores highly for automation potential. You may want to consider a technological solution - or redesign the role to focus on tasks that benefit from human judgement.
👤 For Candidates
This role is highly automatable. Unless you can augment your work using AI tools, long-term prospects in this area may be limited. Consider building complementary skills that are harder to automate.
Job Description
Automation Risk
Many tasks in this role are augmented by AI and automation tools, especially in monitoring, documentation, and vulnerability scanning. However, significant human oversight, judgment, and collaboration are required for incident response, policy development, and staff training, which lowers full automation risk but exposes the role to high AI augmentation.
Task analysis
- Monitor and analyze network traffic for potential security breaches and respond to incidents.
- Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard digital assets.
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing on systems and infrastructure.
- Investigate and document security incidents, including root cause analysis and reporting.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to implement security solutions and upgrades.
- Train staff on security awareness and best practices.
- Review and update access controls and permissions for users and systems.
- Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements.
- Document and maintain security policies, procedures, and audit trails.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Scientific research and development · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
👤 For Candidates
AI & future-of-work guidance
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Leverage AI-driven SIEM tools for real-time threat monitoring.
- ›Automate vulnerability scanning and reporting with security platforms.
- ›Utilise AI to streamline incident documentation and analysis.
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For Employers
Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives
🔄 Alternatives
Automates threat detection and autonomous response actions.
Cloud-native SIEM for automated monitoring and incident response.
External experts handle monitoring and incident response.
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachAI boosts efficiency; human oversight needed for policy and incident handling.
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Automates threat monitoring and alerting workflows
Streamlines security incident documentation tasks
Drafts security policies and incident reports
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Advise organizations on security strategies, compliance, and risk management as an external or internal consultant.
Oversee organizational IT risk assessments and mitigation strategies, focusing on compliance and governance.
Monitor and respond to security incidents in real time within a dedicated operations center.
Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of IT controls and security measures within organizations.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Working with Computers
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Processing Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Thinking Creatively
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
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