A Model Of BYOD Integration To Increase Corporate Information Security In Banks: Case Of Equity Bank Kenya

Abstract

Bring Your Own Device or BYOD is a novel approach where employees and stakeholders in organizations bring their personal computer devices to the workplace. Employees are able to access organization information and data through their devices under the BYOD policy. On the other hand, the BYOD approach heightens the risk of malware attacks and therefore, diminishes the integrity of the information security within the organization. The current study sought to develop a model for the integration of BYOD in the banking sector while maintaining a sustainable corporate information security. The theories guiding the study are the technology threat avoidance theory and unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. On the other hand, the research study adopted a cross-sectional survey design to collect data. The survey design is effective in coming up with quantitative data that aids one develop inferences regarding a particular phenomenon. The study established that Mobile device management, Information security policies, Security culture and Employee education as BYOD factors have significant effect on Sustainable corporate information security. Following data collection the researcher was able to clean, code and analyze data using SPSS v27. An OLS model was derived from the analyzed data. The derived statistical model can be instrumental in integration of BYOD while maintain information security. The generated model was tested and validated through multiple regressions test statistics. The Adjusted R value obtained through model summary was r2=0.437 indicating that the independent variables of Mobile device management, Information security policies, Security culture and Employee education contribute 43% variation in Sustainable corporate information security. The ANOVA statistic showed that the independent variables are significant to the dependent variable. Subsequently, the independent variables in the study have a significant impact on the dependent variable of Sustainable corporate information security. Moreover, the researcher recommends that organizations in the banking sector have a device register in the BYOD platform to ensure information security. The findings of the research are significant to the corporate sector as it adds knowledge that will help guide the security model employed in running BYOD. Integration of BYOD is a necessity in most industries, hence this research provides a robust model for heightening Sustainable corporate information security.