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Owl Dawn

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In today’s digital world, cyberattacks are rapidly increasing, affecting users of all ages often without their knowledge leading to identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches. Despite being digitally active, many individuals lack the fundamental awareness and tools to stay safe online.

Our solution, OwlDawn, is an empathetic, user-centric cybersecurity platform designed to educate, protect, and empower users through a simple and interactive experience.

OwlDawn offers:

  • Real-time threat detection and alerts (for phishing, malware, and unusual activity)

  • Voice-based learning where users read aloud safety instructions to reinforce understanding

  • Step-by-step onboarding and visual aids to reduce anxiety and confusion, especially for non-tech users

  • Customizable settings for alert preferences, language, and notifications

  • AI-driven automatic updates that address new threats without user intervention

  • Community support and expert resources for post-incident recovery and continuous learning

  • Cybersecurity is a universal concern – People of all ages, including tech-savvy teens and senior citizens, are vulnerable to cyber threats due to a lack of awareness.

  • Lack of user-friendly tools – Existing cybersecurity solutions are often too complex for non-technical users, leading to confusion and misuse.

  • Empathy-driven design is essential – Understanding users’ fears, habits, and learning styles helps create more effective, inclusive security solutions.

  • OwlDawn provides a holistic approach – It combines real-time threat detection, voice-based interactive learning, and personalized settings to make cybersecurity simple and accessible.

  • Education is the first line of defense – Teaching users basic safety practices like strong passwords, 2FA, and phishing awareness is as important as technical protection.

  • AI and automation enhance protection – OwlDawn uses machine learning to detect threats and automatically update itself, reducing user effort.

  • Community and support build confidence – Offering forums and expert help ensures users aren’t alone during or after a security incident.

  • Empowering users builds long-term safety – With clear guidance, validation feedback, and relatable examples, OwlDawn aims to turn every user into an informed digital citizen.

Technology architecture
Knowledge Commons (Open Hardware, Open Science, Open Data etc.)
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FOSS in Science Devroom

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Doesn't fit into the criterion for the "FOSS in Science" devroom. We request that this proposal be moved to the "Main Track" and reviewed as such

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