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. 2026 Mar 11;26(6):1780. doi: 10.3390/s26061780
Algorithm 4: GreenShield Framework Operation
  1. Network traffic stream S,

  2. Model parameters θ, energy budget B

  3. Threat classifications, encrypted communications, updated models

  4. Initialization: Load compressed student model S with parameters θS

  5. Initialize ASCON cipher with session keys

  6. Start carbon intensity monitoring

  7. Traffic Processing at Edge:

  8. Extract features: x← FeatureExtract(packet)

  9. Assess threat level: τt← (4)

  10. Select quantization: qb← (5)

  11. Classify: y^←Sqbx;θS

  12. Encrypt alert: c←ASCON.Enck,alert

  13. Forward to fog node for detailed analysis

  14. Federated Learning Update (periodic):

  15. Compute local gradients: ∇Fk←∇θLKD

  16. Compress gradients: ∇~←Compress∇Fk

  17. Transmit to fog node

  18. Receive aggregated update from (15)

  19. Update local model: θS←θS−η∇~

  20. Carbon-Aware Scheduling:

  21. Update carbon forecasts via (25)

  22. Schedule pending jobs via Algorithm 3

  23. Monitor energy consumption via (6)