The AI Impact Timeline: What to Expect
By 2029, approximately 35% of Digital Forensics Analyst tasks will be automated by AI, with evidence collection, initial triage, and routine analysis becoming increasingly AI-assisted. This timeline is significantly more forgiving than many other cybersecurity roles.
Junior analysts focused exclusively on basic evidence collection and standard reporting face moderate impact starting 2024 as AI tools automate initial triage and routine artifact extraction.
While specific mid-wave and late-wave dates aren't detailed, the core of the role's human-centric aspects will extend its AI integration timeline.