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Furthermore, BYOD programmes facilitate instantaneous information sharing and communication anywhere, without local area network (LAN) or wireless fidelity network (Wi-Fi) availability [14]. However, BYOD programmes are not without their challenges. This includes data breaches if the personal device is stolen or lost as well as a lack of protective safeguards, such as antivirus software and firewalls. The high IT cost of supporting personal devices is also a challenge. Furthermore, personal devices also lack network management and controls [15; 16; 17]. Another drawback of BYOD programmes, in both an organisational and state setting, occurs when multiple users request the same data at the same time. In such cases, leaders must consider these multiple requests simultaneously. This requires conceptualising the network processes that administrators, end-users, and organisations use. Leaders must also evaluate the incorporation of business devices with personal devices and the complexity of accessibility governance in instances where there is transfer in addition to the storage of end-user information. Network expandability and the number of approved users further complicate the management of multiple business networks. Therefore, it is evident that the policies of BYOD programmes could present additional threats that complicate the security governance of the IT divisions that manage these complex networks. Many researchers believe that it is essential to examine the advantages and disadvantages of adopting BYOD programmes as it will help various institutions manage information more efficiently. Nevertheless, studies on the security necessities and governance approaches of BYOD programmes remain limited. Therefore, organisations should priortiise identifying the factors that affect the willingness of employees to use their own personal devices for work-related purposes to recognise the benefits of BYOD policies. This present study examined the critical concerns associated with BYOD policies by establishing a correlation between the various behavioural aspects that hinder end-users from integrating the multiple requirements and responsibilities of BYOD programmes. It also examined the BYOD solutions that appeal to end-users and the incentives that motivate BYOD adoption, in accordance with the current BYOD regulations. Numerous factors directly and indirectly affect the regional advancement of information and communications technology (ICT). Regional ICT growth is tricky as it requires the adoption of a multidimensional viewpoint. Furthermore, different ICT infrastructures, such as change management and leadership roles, have distinct features. Differences in regulatory and cultural environments also cause unusual challenges. This present study only evaluated the status of BYOD programmes in the KSA. One of the main aims of this present study was to identify the factors that lead to the successful adoption of BYOD policies in instances where the technology improves and the policies become outdated. The disadvantages that this present study assessed were obtained from the end-users and were based on the factors that would motivate them to participate in a BYOD programme. The benefits of BYOD programmes, particularly their influence on staff productivity, as well as their limitations in terms of how individuals, particularly employees who are involved in critical infrastructure, utilise their personal devices, were also examined. Therefore, the primary objective of this present study was to develop a flexible and valid BYOD policy model that can be adapted to any form of critical infrastructure. The following four sub-questions helped realise the primary objectives:  
1. What are the factors affecting the adoption of BYOD programmes? 2. Which of these factors closely relate to security and privacy concerns? 3. To what extent do these factors affect the adoption of BYOD programmes by Saudi citizens? 4. Based on these factors, what criteria and policies do BYOD programmes have to adopt to become a reality?