Lower Risk

Technology

Cybersecurity Analyst

AI is poised to significantly impact cybersecurity analysts by automating routine threat detection, vulnerability scanning, and incident response tasks. LLMs can assist in analyzing threat intelligence and generating reports, while machine learning algorithms can improve anomaly detection and predictive security. However, the complex analytical and interpersonal aspects of the role, such as incident investigation and communication with stakeholders, will likely remain human-driven for the foreseeable future.

Top risks:

Monitoring security systems and analyzing network traffic for suspicious activity60%
Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses50%
Responding to security incidents and breaches, including containment, eradication, and recovery40%

general

Network Engineer

AI is poised to impact network engineers by automating routine monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks. AI-powered network management tools can analyze network traffic, predict potential issues, and optimize network performance. LLMs can assist in generating documentation and automating responses to common network incidents. However, complex network design, security incident response, and strategic planning will likely remain human responsibilities for the foreseeable future.

Top risks:

Monitor network performance and identify potential issues60%
Configure and maintain network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)50%
Troubleshoot network problems and resolve connectivity issues40%

Side-by-Side Metrics

Metric	Cybersecurity Analyst	Network Engineer
Risk Score	63%	69%
Risk Level	High Risk	High Risk
Timeline	5-10 years	5-10 years
Category	Technology	general
Tasks at Risk	7 tasks	7 tasks
Skills at Risk	4 skills	4 skills
Safe Skills	4 skills	5 skills

Risk Comparison

Cybersecurity Analyst63%

Network Engineer69%

Cybersecurity Analyst has 6 percentage points lower risk than Network Engineer.

Tasks at Risk

Cybersecurity Analyst Tasks at Risk

Monitoring security systems and analyzing network traffic for suspicious activity60%

1-3 years

Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses50%

3-5 years

Responding to security incidents and breaches, including containment, eradication, and recovery40%

5-10 years

Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and standards30%

5-10 years

Providing security awareness training to employees20%

10+ years

Network Engineer Tasks at Risk

Monitor network performance and identify potential issues60%

1-3 years

Configure and maintain network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)50%

5-10 years

Troubleshoot network problems and resolve connectivity issues40%

5-10 years

Design and implement network infrastructure solutions30%

10+ years

Implement and maintain network security measures50%

5-10 years

Skills Comparison

Cybersecurity Analyst -- Safe Skills

Incident investigationSecurity policy developmentCommunication and collaborationEthical hacking

Cybersecurity Analyst -- Skills at Risk

Vulnerability scanningThreat intelligence analysisSecurity monitoringIncident triage

Network Engineer -- Safe Skills

Complex network designSecurity incident responseStrategic network planningVendor negotiationInterpersonal communication

Network Engineer -- Skills at Risk

Network monitoringBasic network configurationTroubleshooting common network issuesDocumentation

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