Resource-Limited Localized Adaptive Adversarial Training for Machine Learning Model.

Balancing robustness and computational efficiency in machine learning models is challenging, especially in settings with limited resources like mobile and IoT devices. This study introduces Adaptive and Localized Adversarial Training (ALAT), an optimization approach that balances these competing needs. ALAT combines generalized models with localized adversarial perturbations and adaptive data augmentation. As a result, the model strengthens its weak points without needing to explore all possible adversarial threats, saving computational effort Our data shows that ALAT-trained models perform robustly with less computational cost compared to traditional adversarial training methods. This adaptability makes ALAT suitable for various machine learning architectures and particularly valuable in resource-constrained settings requiring resilience to adversarial threats.