Rahul Choutapally, Konika Reddy Saddikuti, Solomon Berhe (University of the Pacific)
Urban safety concerns about small animals under vehicles inspired the AniLarm IoT prototype, which uses a Seek Thermal Compact Camera and Raspberry Pi for realtime detection via thermal imaging. The system delivers results through auditory alerts and operates offline. This research evaluates the applicability of NIST IR 8259A standards, focusing on secure authentication, data protection, system integrity, and maintainability in edge IoT applications.