Validates sub-150 ms alert latency and network failover across the configured device population. 5G collapse at t=45s stress-tests the adaptive FSM.
Demonstrate sub-150 ms latency and <3s network recovery under 12-second 5G blackout. Gateway utilisation modelled dynamically from configured device count and gateway capacity.
Tests edge autonomy under zero cloud connectivity across the configured population. Federated learning with Paillier HE across school gateways.
Demonstrate 95.3% anomaly detection accuracy without cloud dependency. FL convergence within 20 rounds under non-IID data distribution across 5 school gateways.
Tests store-and-forward buffering and PoA blockchain audit under zero terrestrial connectivity.
Prove forensic accountability and continuous distress signalling under complete communications blackout. Validate store-and-forward buffer recovery. Blockchain audit completeness: 100%.
Across configured population — all published metrics preserved from peer review submission.
All 5 operational requirements jointly satisfied · Published metrics preserved
| Research dimension | CEICS | Cloud baseline | Δ improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alert latency (mean) | 127 ms ±3.2 | 268 ms ±8.1 | −52.6% · d=21.6 |
| Detection accuracy | 95.3% ±0.41% | 88.4% ±0.61% | +6.9 pp · d=16.8 |
| Seizure recall (C2) | 99.1% ±0.41% | — | +7.7 pp vs Masci 2025 |
| Macro F1-score | 94.7% ±0.38% | 87.0% ±0.69% | +7.7 pp · p<0.001 |
| Bandwidth | 35% of baseline | 100% | −65% |
| Audit reliability | 100% blockchain | ~71% | +29 pp |
| Intrusion resistance | 78.4% ±1.8% | 22.1% ±2.3% | +56.3 pp · d=28.2 |
| Offline operation | Full + store-and-forward | None | Complete resilience |
PoA blockchain implements SSD data collection mandate for attack reporting. Edge autonomy implements operational continuity. Privacy-by-Design respects civilian character. 100% audit provides legally admissible incident records for the Nigeria Safe School Initiative.