Digital Guardians: Enhancing Women’s Security with Artificial Intelligence and IoT

In the contemporary global context, women encounter various challenges, notably harassment. While numerous devices and methods have been proposed to improve women’s security, many still require manual operation. These devices rely on human intervention, making it crucial to ensure women’s online safety and security. This paper explores innovative approaches to enhance women’s digital security by combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). The goal is to empower women in their online spaces and bolster their digital experiences. The paper begins by highlighting the unique cybersecurity challenges that women face, including online harassment, stalking, privacy breaches, and gender-based digital threats. These challenges have real-world consequences for women’s well-being and personal safety, extending beyond the digital realm. Concurrently, IoT devices such as wearables, intelligent surveillance systems, and environmental sensors provide valuable context-aware data. This data enhances the accuracy and depth of threat detection, providing a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape. The paper underscores the ethical and legal aspects of deploying AI and IoT technologies to safeguard women’s security. Responsible practices encompass a range of measures, including robust data protection protocols, privacy safeguards, and a dedicated commitment to transparent technology implementations. The effectiveness of these proposed AI and IoT-powered security solutions is demonstrated through practical implementations and vivid case studies. These real-life examples illustrate how women can regain control over their online interactions and personal data, creating a safer and more empowering digital environment.