Policy Framework for Adoption of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) by Institutions of Learning in Nigeria
Oluranti Jonathan, Sanjay Misra, Nichols Omoregbe
Journal of Information Technology Review, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2016.
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Link: http://www.dline.info/jitr/fulltext/v7n1/jitrv7n1_3.pdf
Abstract:
Mobile computing makes access to data and services available anytime and anywhere. The recent increase
in the number of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets has given rise to a phenomenon known as â€œIT
Consumerizationâ€ that focuses on satisfying the needs of the consumers to improve their productivity for the benefit of
their organization. Recent report from mobile trends indicates that in 2014 alone, manufacturers will ship more than a
billion Android devices. It is estimated that seven out of every ten employees (7/10) will use their mobile devices for work
in corporate environments. Mobile devices according to studies are known to be more vulnerable compared to laptops
and PCs due to their small size, mobility and general lack of protection against viruses and malware. The use of these
devices therefore can impact negatively on corporate networks unless properly and effectively managed. Organizations
are now adopting a program known as â€˜bring your own deviceâ€™ (BYOD) that will enable them capture, register, and
manage the mobile devices that connect and use their corporate infrastructure to guarantee the security of the infrastructure
and data of the organization. They achieve this by putting in place strategies and policies that involves all
stakeholders. This paper surveys literature to extract useful information that serve to enlighten the community of workers
and IT leaders on the current and rapid growing phenomenon of BYOD, including the strategies for deployment,
BYOD models, benefits, security threats on corporate and user data and infrastructure. The study presents guidelines
and a framework for adoption of BYOD by institutions of higher learning in Nigeria in order to improve learning and
provide a better workplace. The study will enable IT leaders formulate policies and guidelines that will guarantee smooth
adoption and usage of BYOD by their various organizations.