A New Cyber Security Device, To Protect Women From Violence

 

Amrita Centre for Security, an Indian IT firm, has developed a new device to protect women from sexual offenders and other forms of violence.
The device nicknamed Amrita Personal Safety System (APSS) is an inconspicuous, wearable and easy-to-operate electronic device that will help girls and women to trigger communication with family and police when in distress.

"The device will remain invisible to the offender and yet can easily be triggered by its user with multiple option to ensure stealthy and secure communication, the device will also offer automated information to the nearest police station, hospitals and fire stations about the victim so that she can get immediate help, stated Krishnashree Achuthan, Director of Kollam-based Amrita University's Centre for Cyber Security Systems & Networks”

A distinct feature of APSS is that it can function even in rural areas where the speed of communication is minimal. It can function indoors and outdoors with minimal power consumption.

The device integrates more than 15 features pertaining to women's safety and security. Most significantly, it can also be used as a safety device for mentally challenged people with much functionality to quickly identify their whereabouts.

APSS will be unveiled on the 26^th of September