Box SAML integration
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an extra layer of security used when logging into websites or apps. Individuals are authenticated through more than one required security and validation procedure that only they know or have access to.
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a protocol for authenticating to web applications. SAML allows federated apps and organizations to communicate and trust one another’s users.
Arculix by SecureAuth offers a simple method for adding single sign-on (SSO) MFA to Box through its SAML solution.
Prerequisites
Configured Arculix instance and user account with administrative privileges for Arculix.
Configured Arculix LDAP Agent or Arculix Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) connector.
For more information, see the Arculix LDAP Agent deployment guide or Microsoft Entra ID integration in Arculix guide.
User account with administrative privileges for Box.
Box configuration
In this section, you'll configure Box as a service provider (SP).
Download the SAML metadata and certificate for your organization from Arculix.
Metadata download:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/download/metadataView metadata:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/metadataCertificate download:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/download/certLog in to Box with an administrator account and go to Admin Console.
Go to Enterprise Settings > User Settings.
In the Configure Single Sign on (SSO) for All Users section, click the Learn more about setting up SSO here link.
A new window appears. Do the following:
In the What you need from Box to set up your connection section, copy and save the Box information for Arculix configuration.
In the Setting Up SSO on your own section, click the Box SSO setup support form link and set the following:
Your email address
Enter the email address you use to communicate with Box.
Who is your Identity Provider?
Set to Other With Metadata.
Box Subdomain
Enter your Box subdomain. For example,
yourcompany.box.comWhat is the attribute for the user's email?
Enter “SAML_SUBJECT” “mail”
What is the attribute for groups?
Enter “memberOf”
What is the attribute for the user's first name?
Enter “given_name” “givenName”
What is the attribute for the user's last name?
Enter “sn” “surName”
Attachments
Upload the metadata file that you downloaded earlier from Arculix.
Click Submit.
Tip
The Box support team handles your request, which may take up to 24 hours.
Upon completion, Box sends a notification to the provided email address and the Arculix certificate appears in the Configure Single Sign On (SSO) for All Users section.
To enable SSO, go to Enable Single Sign On (SSO) for All Users in the User Settings > Step 2: Complete SSO activation and slide the SSO Required toggle On.
Arculix SAML configuration as an Identity Provider (IdP)
In this section, you'll add an application for Box and set the SAML configuration settings. This will be the Identity Provider (IdP) side of the configuration.
Log in to Arculix with an administrative account and go to Applications.
Click Create New Application.
In the New Application form, on the General tab, set the following configurations:
Name
Set the name of the application. This is the name to display for push notifications, in the Admin panel, Application portal, and audit logs.
For example, Box.
Type
Set to SAML Service Provider.
Out of Band Methods
Select the allowed methods end users can choose to approve MFA requests.
For example, Arculix Mobile app (push notifications), SMS, or Security Key.
Message for MFA Requests
Optional. Type a message displayed to end users when sending an MFA request via push notification, SMS, or email.
Select the SAML Service Provider Configuration tab, and set the following configurations:
Issuer or Entity ID
Enter the Entity ID provided by Box.
Log in URL
Enter the Unique Log In URL provided by Box in their IdP setup config notification email.
NameID Format
Set to Email Address.
Name Identifier
Set to Email.
ACS URL
Enter the Security Token Consumer URL provided by Box.
Algorithm
Set to RSA-SHA256.
In the Asserted Attributes section, set the following values according to your data store connector:
Save your changes.
Test your application integration
Go to your Box URL and log in.
You will be redirected to the Arculix SSO page.
After successful authentication, select your preferred MFA method to approve access to the Box application.
Support
If you have questions or need assistance, contact SecureAuth Support.
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