AI-Enhanced Green IT Security Bridging Cybersecurity and Sustainability
Usharani Bhimavarapu · Advances in computational intelligence and robotics book series · 2025
AI-enhanced green IT security has emerged as a cutting-edge approach that combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with sustainable and energy-efficient IT practices to address the growing cybersecurity challenges of modern digital infrastructures. With the increasing reliance on technology, the need for robust security measures has escalated, while simultaneously, environmental concerns around energy consumption and resource utilization in IT systems have gained prominence. This chapter explores the integration of AI in enhancing IT security while optimizing energy consumption, aligning with the principles of Green IT. The authors examine how AI-driven algorithms, such as machine learning and deep learning, are leveraged to predict, detect, and mitigate cyber threats in real-time, while also reducing the carbon footprint of security operations. By optimizing processes like threat detection, intrusion prevention, and data protection, AI not only strengthens the security infrastructure but also contributes to sustainable IT practices, enabling a balance between cybersecurity and environmental responsibility. This chapter discusses the advancements in AI for Green IT security, including the latest techniques, challenges, and future directions for integrating AI into eco-friendly cybersecurity solutions.