Dissertation: Secured Framework for BYOD Devices and Security Risks

This dissertation delves into the critical security concerns surrounding Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) usage, particularly for individuals reliant on others' smart devices. The research aims to identify vulnerabilities leading to identity theft and data breaches, proposing a secured architecture to mitigate these risks. The study focuses on designing a strategy to provide quality services to technically isolated individuals while minimizing information loss. The dissertation encompasses a comprehensive literature review, detailed research methodology involving qualitative and quantitative data collection, and the development of a proposed secured framework. The framework emphasizes compliance with legal, financial, IT, and operational obligations, ensuring data flow control, access management, and robust security policies. The research concludes with findings on the implementation process of the proposed secured network for BYOD environments, along with discussions and recommendations for future improvements, contributing to a safer and more reliable BYOD experience for all users. This research is vital for understanding and addressing the security challenges in a world increasingly dependent on mobile devices.