Box, Duke’s cloud-based storage service, is implementing new, enhanced security protections, effective Nov. 1, 2023.
The change is for any new collaborations on new or existing files and folders. All Box users are invited to attend a virtual information session to learn more.
Box Security Information Session
Noon, Thursday, Nov. 2
Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 8
Zoom link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/93939695501?pwd=MGhvaUk0ZlE5bWZ1U3JOUS9rU1ZrQT09
There are three important changes:
New collaborators will default to the Viewer role
When Owners or Co-owners invite new people to a folder or file, by default the collaborator will now have Viewer permissions. Previously, new people had Editor permissions.
Note: The change is only for new invitations; existing collaborators will retain the role they were originally assigned. Duke Box Owners and Co-owners can take an additional step to adjust permissions, or roles, i.e. making new people Editors.
Learn more about Box permissions and access levels – https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044196413-Understanding-Collaborator-Permission-Levels.
Only Owners and Co-owners can manage permissions and invite new people
Editors will need to be made Owners or Co-owners to manage permissions and continue to invite new people to a folder or file.
External (non-Duke) collaborators will need to use Box’s two-step verification and may need to change their passwords
External (non-Duke) people will be required to configure Box’s two-step login verification. Those with short passwords may be prompted to strengthen their passwords using 12 characters, instead of 8 characters, to access Duke Box folders and files.
Learn more about Box’s two-step login verification for non-Duke collaborators – https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360044195853-Configuring-Two-Step-Login-Verification.
If you have questions about Duke Box’s enhanced security features, attend an information session, contact your local IT support or visit the OIT Service Desk online at https://oit.duke.edu/help.
