Box introduced their new client sync app today called Box Drive. The desktop app will allow enterprise users to access all Box files directly from the desktop, saving time and money. While apps like Box Drive make accessing data easier, they introduce a major means of data leakage if not properly secured. Enterprises using these apps have few means of controlling which users and devices are able to access data. Unmanaged device access in particular poses a major threat to the organization.
Organizations have seen rapid growth in cloud adoption over the last few years which in turn have introduced new threats and increased the risk of data leakage. Among the most prominent threats are malware and ransomware – long a problem on endpoints. With the advent of public cloud apps, interconnected and widely used, malware and ransomware have the potential to touch more data than ever before.
Migrating to the cloud is rapidly becoming top-of-mind for many European companies. More organizations are looking to cloud applications like Office 365 and G Suite to lower costs, improve employee productivity, and reduce maintenance burdens on IT staff.
Over time, the number of enterprises migrating from their premises-based applications to cloud applications has dramatically increased. Surveys show that Office 365 is the leading SaaS productivity suite, far surpassing apps like G Suite and Box.