###### Abstract  
In recent years, desktop computer use has decreased while smartphone use has increased. This trend is also prevalent in the Middle East, particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Therefore, the Saudi government has prioritised overcoming the challenges that smartphone users face as smartphones are considered critical infrastructure. The high number of information security (InfoSec) breaches and concerns has prompted most government stakeholders to develop comprehensive policies and regulations that introduce inclusive InfoSec systems. This has, mostly, been motivated by a keenness to adopt digital transformations and increase productivity while spending efficiently. This present study used quantitative measures to assess user acceptance of bring your own device (BYOD) programmes and identifies the main factors affecting their adoption using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. Constructs, such as the perceived business (PT-Bs) and private threats (PT-Ps) as well as employer attractiveness (EA), were also added to the UTAUT model to provide the public, private, and non-profit sectors with an acceptable method of adopting BYOD programmes. The factors affecting the adoption of BYOD programmes by the studied sectors of the KSA were derived from the responses of 857 participants. bring your own device (BYOD); information security; Saudi Arabia +
Footnote †: journal: Accepted: 9 December 2022  
Footnote †: journal: Accepted: 11 December 2022  
and social distancing measures in most countries [4]. The KSA used the pandemic as an opportunity to hasten their digital migration by developing initiatives that improved the electronics trade and encouraged private businesses and government institutions to introduce digital amenities that meet consumer demands [5]. The government of the KSA has supported digital transformation in several ways. As outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030 Plan, the government endeavours to develop mutual amenities for all its administrative agencies [6] to increase quality, reduce costs, combine efforts, and form a positive work environment for every individual. The government will also support their adoption of online applications, such as HR management systems, cloud applications, and data-sharing platforms. Furthermore, the Supreme Royal Decree number 7/B/33181, which was established on 7 September 2003, aims to completely transform Saudi Arabian society into an information and technology (IT)-based society with electronic access to government services [7]. The KSA is also a member of the G20, which prioritises uniting unique and growing industrialised economies to deliberate on vital global issues. It also emphasises digitalisation, wherein information is converted into a computer-readable format by arranging the data into bits [8]. Bring your own device (BYOD) programmes are one of the most appropriate methods that a country can use to accomplish digital transformations on a national scale. The method, which allows employees to connect personal devices such as their smartphones, tablets, and personal computers to the setup and systems of the organisation [9], grew in popularity after Cisco Systems, Inc. implemented it in 2009 [10] and due to IT consumerism. Employers generally allow employees to use their own personal mobile phones as they have better features. Some of the advantages of BYOD programmes are less cost and increased user productivity. Additional advantages also include savings on procurement, software, hardware, service agreements, insurance, and licensing [11]. Bring your own device (BYOD) programmes significantly increase employee mobility, productivity, satisfaction, and flexibility. They also increase efficiency as most employees are experts at using their own personal devices, thereby reducing the need for training [12]. Apart from that, BYOD programmes also allow individuals in rural areas to access services at affordable rates. Employees who use their own personal devices are also more diligent for the most part [13].