We surveyed 271 information security auditors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical information security auditor. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an information security auditor?
Low
High
Working as an information security auditor typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an information security auditor?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an information security auditor typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an information security auditor?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an information security auditor.
Is being organized important as an information security auditor?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being an information security auditor.
Does being an information security auditor require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for information security auditors.
Are information security auditors allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Information security auditors rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.