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Insider Threat Analyst

Also known as: Insider Risk Analyst, User Behaviour Analytics Analyst, Insider Threat Program Specialist, Personnel Security Analyst

AI Impact Score

40/100

Insider threat analysts are working at the frontier of AI-powered behaviour analytics. User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA) platforms powered by machine learning have made it possible to baseline individual behaviour and detect anomalies at a scale previously impossible. AI generates high volumes of alerts that require human analysis to distinguish genuine threats from noise. Investigators who can work effectively with AI-generated risk signals while exercising the human judgement required for sensitive personnel investigations will be indispensable.

$75k – $135k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

28,000

Total Jobs (US)

+21%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Basic log review and alert acknowledgementStandard compliance report generationRoutine data loss prevention (DLP) alert triageSimple policy violation documentation

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Behavioural anomaly detection at enterprise scaleCross-system risk signal correlationThreat actor profile development from historical dataInsider risk case prioritisation and scoring

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Complex insider threat investigation managementHuman source and interview developmentCross-functional collaboration with HR, legal, and executivesProgramme strategy and governanceCounter-intelligence and foreign influence assessment

Current Skills

User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA)Digital Forensics and Log AnalysisInsider Threat Programme ManagementEmployment and Privacy LawCross-Functional Collaboration