Enhanced Security in Wireless Sensor Networks using Artificial Intelligence
Dharti Raj Shah, Dinesh Kumar Nishad, Ritu Sharma, Mandip Rai, Abhay Kafle, Saifullah Khalid · 2025
Wireless sensor networks (WSNs) have gained significant attention due to their wide range of applications in various domains such as environmental monitoring, healthcare, industrial automation, and military surveillance. However, the resource-constrained nature of sensor nodes and the open wireless medium make WSNs vulnerable to various security threats. Traditional security mechanisms may not be sufficient to address the evolving and sophisticated attacks targeting WSNs. This paper explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to enhance the security of wireless sensor networks. We propose an AI-based intrusion detection system that leverages machine learning algorithms to identify and mitigate malicious activities within the network. The system is trained on a comprehensive dataset encompassing normal and anomalous network traffic patterns. We evaluate the performance of the proposed system through extensive simulations and analyze its effectiveness in detecting and countering various types of attacks. The results demonstrate that the AI-based approach achieves detection accuracy above 95% while maintaining false positive rates below 5%, significantly outperforming traditional rule-based methods. Furthermore, we discuss the challenges and future research directions in integrating AI techniques into resource-constrained WSN environments. This research highlights the potential of AI in strengthening the resilience of wireless sensor networks against evolving security threats.