Salesforce Security Simplified: A Guide to Authentication, Authorization and Record Sharing
Welcome to this guide on Salesforce security! In this blog post, we'll summarize key points from our YouTube video on Salesforce Authentication, Authorization, and Data Sharing.
Salesforce is a powerful platform with robust security features, but it can be complex to navigate. We aim to simplify this complexity for you.
Authentication and Initial Authorization:
Imagine Salesforce as a secure building, and authentication as the process of deciding who gets access to that building. This initial authorization determines whether a person is allowed in or kept outside. There are different access mechanisms in Salesforce, such as browsers, client applications, and APIs.
Authentication and Authorization, similar to getting into a building through security.
Key settings and components related to authentication include:
App Manager: Used for setting up Salesforce as a Single Sign-On (SSO) service provider.
Connected Apps: Enables access to OAuth for APIs and external providers.
Login Flows: Control user actions during their initial login.
User Settings: Profiles and single sign-on mechanisms.
Building-Level Security:
Getting inside the "building," users need authentication and Authorization to access specific functionalities. Building-level security involves controlling what users can do. Key components include:
App Manager: Configuring access for OAuth and external providers.
Tabs: Defining which tabs users can access.
Lightning App Builder: Creating customized app layouts.
User Settings: Profiles and single sign-on authentication mechanisms.
Permission Sets: Granting additional access levels for connected apps.
Event Relay: Sending platform events to external systems.
Office-Level Security:
Think of Salesforce offices as different functionalities and data within the platform. Office-level security controls access to these specific areas. Components and settings include:
Tabs: Deciding which tabs users can see.
Lightning App Builder: Configuring app layouts.
Report Types and Object Manager: Controlling access to objects and fields.
User Settings: Permission sets and permission set groups.
Object Manager: Controlling access to Objects and Fields
Record-Level Access:
Record-level access delves into controlling which specific records a user can view or edit within Salesforce. Key elements include:
Controlling access to specific fields
Roles: Setting up a role hierarchy.
Public Groups: Defining groups with shared access.
Org-Wide Defaults: Establishing default access levels.
Sharing Rules: Customizing access based on criteria or owner.
Territory Restrictions: Managing access based on territories.
Programmatic Sharing: Implementing custom sharing logic.
Sharing Sets and Sharing Groups: Additional sharing options.
Conclusion:
In this blog post, we've provided a high-level overview of Salesforce security, touching on Authentication, Authorization, and Data Sharing. Understanding these facets is essential for maintaining a secure Salesforce environment.
Closing Remarks:
Thank you for reading my blog post! I hope you found this summary helpful.
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