Will AI replace Security Managers?

AI can do 79% of the work Security Managers do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 5 of their 28 tasks, while 19 more are ready but barely used so far. 4 still need a person.

AI is already doing this5 · 21% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.Mostly automated6% of time
  • Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.Mostly automated5% of time
  • Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.Mostly automated5% of time
  • Assess risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.Mostly automated3% of time
  • 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.Mostly automated2% of time

AI could do this next19 · 59% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on company property.11% of time
  • Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.6% of time
  • Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.6% of time
  • Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.5% of time
  • Develop, recommend, or manage security procedures for operations or processes, such as security call centers, access control, and reporting tools.3% of time
  • Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.3% of time
  • Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.3% of time
  • Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.2% of time
  • Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.2% of time
  • Develop or manage investigation programs, including collection and preservation of video and notes of surveillance processes or investigative interviews.2% of time
  • Develop, conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of facility and personnel security processes.2% of time
  • Plan security for special and high-risk events.2% of time
  • Purchase security-related supplies, equipment, or technology.2% of time
  • Develop budgets for security operations.1% of time
  • Develop, arrange for, perform, or assess executive protection activities to reduce security risks.1% of time
  • Develop, implement, manage, or evaluate policies and methods to protect personnel against harassment, threats, or violence.1% of time
  • Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.1% of time
  • Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.1% of time
  • Support efforts to reduce substance abuse or other illegal activities in the workplace.1% of time

Still needs a person4 · 21% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Supervise or provide leadership to subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, investigating applicants' backgrounds, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.11% of time
  • Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.3% of time
  • Direct or participate in emergency management and contingency planning.3% of time
  • Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.2% of time

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What this means

AI can already do almost all of this work at least twice as fast. Real use is still behind at 20 out of 100, so the change here is only getting started. Expect the role to shift toward deciding what to do, checking AI's work and owning the result.

What to do next

  • Do the 5 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 19 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
  • Build on the 4 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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