Information Security Analysts
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 11 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 12.0% of the role's time · $2.7B
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 11.4% of the role's time · $2.6B
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.9% of the role's time · $2.5B
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 10.7% of the role's time · $2.4B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 10.3% of the role's time · $2.3B
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 9.5% of the role's time · $2.2B
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.7% of the role's time · $2.0B
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.8% of the role's time · $1.5B · waiting on a check
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.7% of the role's time · $1.5B
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.5% of the role's time · $1.5B
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 6.4% of the role's time · $1.5B
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 41,790 | $5.3B | $0 | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 19,900 | $2.6B | $0 | $0 |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) | 12,850 | $1.6B | $0 | $0 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 10,410 | $1.3B | $0 | $0 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 7170 | $1.0B | $0 | $0 |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 6840 | $895M | $0 | $0 |
| Software Publishers | 4970 | $792M | $0 | $0 |
| Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 5910 | $781M | $0 | $0 |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | 6090 | $768M | $0 | $0 |
| Insurance Carriers | 5920 | $703M | $0 | $0 |