BLOG Salesforce data security should be a constant concern. The consequences of a data breach or data loss event can be very expensive while also interrupting your ability to remain in operations. The threats facing your Salesforce environment are constantly evolving so you need to cover your bases in every way possible. This includes tactics […]
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BLOG Data security needs to be a main consideration for every company. Salesforce DevOps pipelines have the ability to address this with new updates and applications. However, these software releases will only assist data security efforts if structured properly. A beneficial Salesforce data security policy will involve the utilization of a series of tactics, tools,
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BLOG Data loss events are unfortunately common. There are many scenarios that can result in the corruption, loss, or exposure of sensitive data. This is a largely detrimental situation for any business—but can be even worse for a bank. Improperly guarding against or handling a data loss event can lead to financial institutions failing to
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BLOG There are a lot of tools that can help you get the most from your Salesforce DevOps environment. Automated release management offers a variety of options for optimizing and streamlining your development pipeline. Data security is a major aspect of a complete DevOps plan, but there are measures you can take beyond secure passwords.
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BLOG Your Salesforce data impacts every aspect of your business; it contains sensitive information relating to your customers and coworkers, it dictates the effectiveness of new updates and applications, and it impacts the success of your data security strategy. So what happens when a data loss event occurs—either from an accident or malicious act? Salesforce
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BLOG Salesforce data security is an essential consideration for every industry. However, there are some industries that have an even greater need to protect their Salesforce data because of the sensitive information inherent to their work. Financial institutions need to be aware of every potential data security risk because of the sensitive data they handle
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BLOG Your DevOps pipeline is the culmination of hours of planning. This is true both for the projects that go through the pipeline, as well as the infrastructure of your network itself. There are many choices to make regarding which tools you are going to utilize, how your data security strategy will be implemented, and
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BLOG Cyberattacks, accidental deletions, phishing attempts—there are numerous ways your Salesforce system data and metadata can become compromised. Many companies make use of personalization, plug-ins, and more to tailor their Salesforce environment to their specific needs—and this can create security concerns. Salesforce itself is very stable and secure. Vulnerabilities are introduced to the system when
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BLOG Your Salesforce system very likely contains a large amount of data. This includes everything from general network information, team member data, vendor data, customer data, and more. These repositories can range from the mundane, nuts-and-bolts aspects of operating a business to more sensitive information. But even if every piece of data might not seem
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BLOG Managing your Salesforce data requires a multi-pronged approach. There are a series of considerations that will affect the levels of security, functionality, and efficiency within your Salesforce environment. We’ve discussed the importance of a reliable backup and restore system, but there are more methods that can be utilized to replicate and secure your system’s
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BLOG Salesforce data loss is a major concern for every business. It can affect compliance with government regulations, cost massive amounts of money, threaten the functionality of the Salesforce environment, and impact consumer trust. The average data breach costs companies $3.86 million. And while data breaches are only one form of data loss, it’s indicative
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BLOG The banking industry provides a variety of important services to their customers. Maintaining savings accounts, providing loans, paying bills—these services have a sizeable impact on the clients’ quality of life. There are many banks to choose from. And these customers are going to gravitate toward banks that have the best quality of services, highest
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BLOG Data security is no secret—and no small feat. There are numerous types of data and a wide variety of ways in which they need to be protected. It’s easy to focus on the more apparent types of Salesforce system data such as customer information and development data. But true data security encompasses all the
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BLOG Data security is an ongoing concern. The threats to your Salesforce data are constantly evolving, and so must your data security measures. Cybercrime is definitely a threat, but it is not the only potential source of data loss or system corruption. In fact, the total damages associated with cybercrime are projected to cost $6
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BLOG Data security needs to be a top concern. Every business is connected to the internet in one way or another. Cloud-based systems such as Salesforce are mostly secure when operated correctly. However, nothing on the internet is 100% secure. Cybercrime is up 600% over the last year, and that’s just one potential source of
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BLOG Salesforce development teams are taking control of their dev cycles by bringing the work off-platform and under control. Salesforce customers around the world found themselves unable to access their accounts for hours on May 11, 2021. An infrastructure issue took the software giant down and left their customers without an estimate as to when
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BLOG The basic metadata definition of “data about data” is pretty well known at this point. However, even with this general idea being familiar, many of us don’t truly understand what metadata actually is or how it can impact the functionality and security of our Salesforce systems. Cybercriminals are always looking for a weak point
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BLOG Data security should be a major consideration for every business, regardless of their industry. However, there are some industries that have a greater need for protecting their system information as well as the information of their customers. Financial institutions provide a service that is inextricable from their customers’ lives. Financial services impact the most
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BLOG In today’s world, quality and security can’t be separated – It’s never been more critical to have a secure and compliant development environment, development process, and clean, high-quality code. The recent SolarWinds, CodeCov and Microsoft® Exchange™ hacks highlight the potential for code and development flaws to result in a business-critical crisis. Nowhere is this
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BLOG The security measures we put in place and the daily habits of our team members can either be our greatest asset or a vulnerability. 95% of data breaches are the result of human error. Picture your Salesforce instance as a large building with multiple doors. Cybercriminals are going to try each one of those
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BLOG Every business wants to avoid downtime. They can’t bring in any money if their customers can’t access their services. However, this basic imperative is even more of a necessity for the financial services industry. Gartner estimated the cost of IT downtime cost the average company $5,600 per minute back in 2014. This estimate will
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BLOG Cybersecurity needs to be a major concern in 2021. Companies and consumers have drastically increased their use of technology to account for the changing landscape of the pandemic. Cybercriminals are taking this opportunity to exploit every weakness they can find. In fact, it’s estimated that a cyberattack will occur every 11 seconds in 2021.
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BLOG The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many companies are running their businesses. A series of new challenges have impacted every industry in their own unique ways. One unifying consideration is that many companies have elected to allow their employees to work remotely. The inability to work alongside coworkers has led to the integration
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BLOG The overall security of your Salesforce platform is going to be he sum of a variety of factors. A major aspect your overall security is going to involve both how your code is written, and how it is handled. And if security is one of your major concerns, code quality is going to be right at
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BLOG Regulatory compliance is not an option. There are many rules in place to protect the interests of the public relating to the use of their information by certain industries. And if you operate within one of those industries, you need to be very intentional with how you handle data. Your company’s data needs to
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BLOG Salesforce data security is an important aspect of protecting your business as well as your customers. This information informs your daily tasks. It provides essential insights into your choices. The processes that come from this data are integral to efficient completions of tasks. Access control is your first line of defense for protecting your
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