Box Shield
Data loss prevention (DLP) software
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What is Box Shield
Box Shield is a cloud data protection add-on for the Box content platform that helps organizations detect and reduce the risk of sensitive data exposure in files stored and shared in Box. It supports use cases such as identifying regulated data (for example, PII/PHI/PCI), applying automated remediation actions, and monitoring anomalous access and sharing behavior. The product is primarily used by security and compliance teams that manage Box as an enterprise content repository. It differentiates by operating natively within the Box ecosystem and using Box’s content classification and security controls for enforcement.
Native to Box content
Box Shield is designed to work directly with content stored in Box, reducing the need to deploy separate agents or connectors for that repository. Policies and remediation actions can be applied in the same environment where users collaborate and share files. This tight integration can simplify governance for organizations that standardize on Box for document storage and external collaboration.
Sensitive data detection policies
The product provides capabilities to scan and classify content for sensitive data types and policy violations within Box. It supports automated actions (such as restricting sharing or applying classifications) to reduce manual review workload. This aligns well with DLP programs focused on cloud content repositories rather than endpoint-only controls.
Anomaly-based threat signals
Box Shield includes threat detection signals aimed at identifying unusual access, download, or sharing patterns that may indicate account compromise or insider risk. These signals complement content-based DLP by focusing on behavior around files. For teams that already monitor Box activity, this can add security context without introducing a separate data security platform for that repository.
Primarily Box-scoped coverage
Box Shield focuses on protecting data within the Box platform and does not function as a broad, cross-repository DLP layer by itself. Organizations with data spread across multiple SaaS apps, endpoints, and on-prem repositories may need additional tools to achieve consistent coverage. This can increase overall policy management complexity across systems.
Dependent on Box licensing
Because it is an add-on tied to the Box ecosystem, adoption depends on Box enterprise usage and the relevant subscription tier. If a business unit uses other storage or collaboration systems, Shield controls do not extend to those locations. Budgeting may also require aligning security spend with Box seat and feature entitlements.
Limited endpoint control
Box Shield is not an endpoint DLP agent and does not directly control data movement via local devices outside Box workflows. Use cases such as blocking copy/paste to unmanaged apps or controlling removable media typically require separate endpoint-focused controls. Organizations with strong endpoint exfiltration requirements may find Shield insufficient as a standalone DLP solution.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Box Shield | Custom pricing — contact sales | Classification-based security labels, classification-based access controls, deep-learning malware detection, automated classification, anomaly detection, context-rich alerts. Listed as an optional Platform add-on on Box pricing; purchase requires contacting Box sales. |
| Box Shield Pro | Custom pricing — contact sales | Includes Shield features plus AI Classification Agent, Ransomware Activity Detection, AI Threat Analysis, expanded threat-handling and automated controls. Described on Box’s Shield product page and listed as an optional/upgrade add-on (Shield Pro). |
Seller details
Box, Inc.
Redwood City, CA, USA
2005
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https://www.box.com/
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