Personal Security through Smart Technology for WomenPersonal security is of paramount concern to Indian women. Despite the concerted efforts of the state security, Chennai reported maximum incidences of crime against women in Tamil Nadu. Unlike other technological innovations, urban youth were quick to adopt the mobile phone technology, particularly smartphone adoption. Personal security apps installed on smart phones is perceived as an innovation to curtail threats to personal security. This study analyzes apps usage amongst women students in Chennai, their awareness about personal security apps and the degree of its adoption among them.