Extra Crunch Live: Join Box CEO Aaron Levie May 28th at noon PT/3 pm ET/7 pm GMT

We’ve been on a roll with our Extra Crunch Live Series for Extra Crunch members, where we’re talking to some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley about business, investment and the startup community. Recent interviews include Kirsten Green from Forerunner Ventures, Charles Hudson from Precursor Ventures and investor Mark Cuban. Next week, we’re pleased […] Continue reading Extra Crunch Live: Join Box CEO Aaron Levie May 28th at noon PT/3 pm ET/7 pm GMT

Box makes quick decision to add new collaboration capabilities in face of pandemic

When the shutdown began six weeks ago, the powers that be at Box sat down for a meeting to discuss the situation. They weren’t in the same room of course. They were like everyone else, separated by the virus, but they saw this as a key moment for Box as a company. They had been […] Continue reading Box makes quick decision to add new collaboration capabilities in face of pandemic

Box will now do its own malware scans on your files

Cloud computing provider Box has announced a new malicious-software detection tool, in what is the latest indication that technology companies are exploring how to protect customer data in ways that used to be the domain of standalone security firms. California-based Box on Wednesday said it will add anti-malware software to Box Shield, its existing security product. Box says it works with 68% of the Fortune 500, and is perhaps best known for offering file-sharing and collaboration software meant to increase corporate efficiency. By adding automated malware alerts to its existing security software, though, the company is aiming to serve the influx of people working remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The future of information security is technology and platforms that reduce risk without slowing down the business,” Lakshmi Hanspal, Box’s chief information security officer, said in a statement. “People are collaborating from more devices and remote locations than ever before, so security teams […]

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Box adds automated malware detection to Box Shield security product

With more folks working at home than ever, and many on machines outside the purview of IT and security teams, it’s becoming increasingly imperative to find creative ways to protect them from harm. Today, Box announced it was adding automated malware detection tools to Box Shield, the security product it announced last year. Aaron Levie, […] Continue reading Box adds automated malware detection to Box Shield security product

Okta launches Lifecycle Management Workflows to make building identity-centric processes easy

Okta, the popular identity and access management service, today used its annual (and now virtual) user conference to launch Lifecycle Management Workflows, a new tool that helps IT teams build and manage IFTTT-like automated processes with the help of an easy to use graphical interface. The new service is an extension of Okta’s existing automation […] Continue reading Okta launches Lifecycle Management Workflows to make building identity-centric processes easy

Activist investor Starboard Value taking three Box board seats as involvement deepens

When activist investors Starboard Value took a 7.5% stake in Box last September, there was reasonable speculation that it would begin to try and push an agenda, as activist investors tend to do. While the firm has been quiet to this point, today Box announced that Starboard was adding three members to the 9 member […] Continue reading Activist investor Starboard Value taking three Box board seats as involvement deepens

Box’s Aaron Levie says it will take creativity and focus to get through this crisis

The COVID-19 virus is touching every aspect of our lives and having a profound impact on individuals, businesses and society at large. Box’s Aaron Levie has built a successful business from dorm room to IPO and beyond. He spoke to TechCrunch today about the level of creativity and focus that it’s going to take to […] Continue reading Box’s Aaron Levie says it will take creativity and focus to get through this crisis

New infosec products of the week: March 20, 2020

HYAS Insight: A threat intelligence solution for investigation and attribution HYAS Insight is a threat intelligence and attribution solution that improves visibility and productivity for analysts, researchers and investigators while vastly increasing … Continue reading New infosec products of the week: March 20, 2020

Box builds interoperability within Microsoft 365 environments to transform the way users work

Box, a leader in cloud content management, announced new integrations with Microsoft 365, building on Box’s interoperability within Microsoft environments. These include the integration of Box within Microsoft Teams, which will be generally available o… Continue reading Box builds interoperability within Microsoft 365 environments to transform the way users work