[Online storage] I investigated the functions of Dropbox Business [File server]

This is Ohara from the technical sales department.

This time, we will be talking about Dropbox Business

Dropbox Business
is a cloud-type file server (online storage) that is different from regular Dropbox and is designed for use by companies and corporations with enhanced operational and functional aspects

*For your information, Dropbox's data centers process over 2.8 billion file data every day.

Management and visibility capabilities

Dropbox Business
allows you to use APIs and partners to integrate with features such as SIEM, DLP, DRM, SSO, and e-Discovery.

◆ Identity and access management:
・Active Directory integration
・Single sign-on (SSO)
・Two-step authentication

◆ Sharing and file management:
・Global sharing permissions
・Read-only permissions
・Link passwords and expiration dates
・Comprehensive audit log

◆ Account activity:
・Login, authentication, changes
・Sharing folders, files, and events
・Linking devices and apps

◆ Management operations
, unlinking of devices and apps
, login on behalf of users
, suspension of use of users, remote deletion,

◆ Account migration
/migration instruction function

Dropbox Business API

Dropbox Business APIs extend the functionality of Dropbox Business while
seamlessly integrating with your existing solutions.
The Dropbox Business API allows integrations such as:

◆ Information leakage prevention:
Protect sensitive information by monitoring data flow and applying policies.

◆ Digital Rights Management:
Further controls encryption and data access.

◆ Security information/event management:
Collect, monitor, and analyze security and infrastructure log data.

◆ Electronic discovery:
Streamline the legal disclosure process.

◆ Data Migration and On-Premise Backup:
Expand and secure data migration to Dropbox.

◆ Identity Management:

Automate provisioning and improve user management by integrating with your company's directory service

◆ Custom Applications:

Develop custom applications on the Dropbox platform using the Dropbox Business API

Security

Dropbox's design focuses on security, compliance, and privacy, and
runs on a secure, decentralized infrastructure with multiple layers of security measures.

◆ Distributed infrastructure for reliability with advanced security and performance.

◆ Regular diagnostics of internal and third-party applications, networks, security, and vulnerabilities.

◆ Data files being saved are stored in 4MB blocks, and the blocks are hashed and encrypted.
(AES 256 bits)
◆ Data being transferred is protected by SSL/TLS (AES 128 bits or more) and PFS (Perfect Forward Secrecy).

Operation based on the Information Security Management System (ISMS) regarding policies, procedures, technical management, training, audits, risk assessments, etc.

summary

Dropbox Business not only has improved operational and functional aspects, but also
allows multiple teams to work more efficiently and connects with other systems via API, and
is also audit-ready and security-enhanced.