Penetration Testers, task by task.

The 18 activities O*NET records for this job, each linked to what software can take on. The scored breakdown for this one is still generating.

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cyber analyst
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ethical hacker
embedded tester
hardware hacker
security tester
certified hacker
certified tester
security engineer
penetration tester
and 31 more

The full activity list

All 18 detailed work activities O*NET records for Penetration Testers, grouped by how much of each one software can take on. Every row has its own page.

Mostly automatable 15

Mostly automatable activities for Penetration Testers
Activity	Jobs
Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations	42
Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization	41
Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information	17
Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems	15
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities	12
Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning	12
Develop computer or information security policies or procedures	11
Develop testing routines or procedures	11
Prepare analytical reports	10
Analyze security of systems, network, or data	9
Prepare technical or operational reports	9
Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages	7
Interpret design or operational test results	6
Develop computer or information systems	5
Examine records or other types of data to investigate criminal activities	5

Partly automatable 1

Partly automatable activities for Penetration Testers
Activity	Jobs
Discuss design or technical features of products or services with technical personnel	9

Barely automatable 2

Barely automatable activities for Penetration Testers
Activity	Jobs
Develop organizational policies or programs	31
Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment	30