NASA, Johnson Space Center, Powers Cloud Content Management with Box

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Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX) announced that NASA is utilizing its platform for secure collaboration within the Flight Operations Division to enhance space exploration missions. NASA has been a Box customer since 2017, leveraging the service for document security classified up to SBU and ITAR levels, streamlining approvals via Box Relay, and managing document versions for International Space Station operations. Box is FedRAMP compliant and has obtained Department of Defense SRG Impact Level 4 Authorization, reinforcing its commitment to data security.

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• NASA adopts Box for secure collaboration and operational efficiency.
• Box enhances document security with classifications up to SBU and ITAR.
• Partnership with NASA affirms Box's credibility in government sectors.
• FedRAMP compliance and Department of Defense authorization bolster Box's security credentials.

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the leading Content Cloud, today announced that National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Johnson Space Center, uses Box to power secure collaboration and critical processes for the Flight Operations Division to advance space exploration missions.

NASA’s success over the past several decades has been rooted in the collaboration of scientists, engineers, astronauts and more. This took humans to the moon, rovers on Mars and brought intel on galaxies billions of years away. NASA is committed to enabling employees to collaborate across cloud platforms, like Box, to help achieve its mission “to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity.”

NASA, Johnson Space Center, has been a Box customer since 2017 and selected Box to:

• Provide a secure collaboration space for internal content classified up to SBU and ITAR levels
• Allow NASA to reduce unauthorized file sharing systems and reduce threat exposure through greater network controls
• Deploy Box Relay to streamline the Flight Operations approval process for new official policy, work instruction, and governance documents
• Manage versions of documents that support International Space Station operations

“NASA is leading the way on how government agencies are leveraging modern technology to better engage with stakeholders and improve mission outcomes,” said Aaron Levie, CEO and co-founder at Box. “NASA’s incredibly important mission, powered by its cloud and modernization strategy, and in partnership with companies like Box, is poised to help the agency bring agility to mission delivery, while ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive data. We are thrilled to support NASA advance space exploration missions.”

Box is FedRAMP compliant and received Department of Defense SRG Impact Level 4 Authorization by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). With today’s announcement, NASA joins leading organizations that have moved to Box to power new ways of working, including the U.S. Air Force, the USDA Forest Service and Farm Production and Conservation, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Justice, and the District of Columbia Government.

About Box
Box (NYSE:BOX) is the leading Content Cloud that enables organizations to accelerate business processes, power workplace collaboration, and protect their most valuable information, all while working with a best-of-breed enterprise IT stack. Founded in 2005, Box simplifies work for leading organizations globally, including AstraZeneca, General Electric, JLL, and Morgan Stanley. Box is headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. To learn more about Box, visit http://www.box.com. To learn more about how Box powers nonprofits to fulfill their missions, visit Box.org.

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FAQ

What role does Box play in NASA operations?

Box provides a secure collaboration platform for NASA's Flight Operations Division, facilitating critical processes for space exploration.

When did NASA start using Box?

NASA has been a Box customer since 2017.

What security classifications does Box support for NASA?

Box supports document security classified up to SBU and ITAR levels for NASA.

How does Box enhance NASA's approval processes?

Box utilizes Box Relay to streamline the approval process for NASA's official policies and governance documents.

Is Box compliant with government security standards?

Yes, Box is FedRAMP compliant and received Department of Defense SRG Impact Level 4 Authorization.