How to Minimize Bad Technical Debt in Salesforce
Technical debt in Salesforce is unavoidable. It’s a time-sensitive environment with pressure to get up and running as soon as possible. While ignoring problems can be tempting, doing so can have far-reaching long-term consequences, including potentially expensive Salesforce technical debt cleanup. Understanding Salesforce technical debt is critical to minimizing its effects. Organizations must know the […]
Leveraging Data Archives to Reduce Cost and Support Security
Archiving unused—but still important—system data adheres to Salesforce security best practices and offers multiple benefits. Why It Matters: Data security is a constant concern for companies of all sizes. Failing to incorporate Salesforce security best practices can result in costly and damaging data loss events. Here are 9 reasons archiving data adheres to Salesforce security best […]
Do I Need to Scan Source Code for Release Management?
Code overwrites, improper coding structures, and mistakes can have disastrous impacts on a DevOps project. Scanning source code helps eliminate these threats. Why It Matters: Multi-developer teams help companies push out updates and applications more quickly. However, combining the efforts of multiple team members can result in incompatible code updates. These issues can be addressed by […]
Should I Integrate Static Code Analysis Into My Release Pipeline?
Static code testing is an essential aspect of an optimized Salesforce release pipeline because of its ability to support code quality, reinforce data security, and streamline operations. Why It Matters: Manual code reviews are tedious and prone to error. Failing to consistently produce high-quality code creates bugs and errors that degrade the end-user experience and introduce […]
What Are the First Steps to Instituting DevSecOps for Salesforce?
Every dev team is going to have a unique approach to their projects. And this is good! The specific tools, needs, and expectations will introduce differences to each approach when comparing across various organizations. However, even with these variations, there will be similarities shared between the most successful dev teams. DevSecOps is the next iteration […]
Addressing Metadata in Salesforce Security Posture Management
Metadata security is an important factor in maintaining reliable functionality in your Salesforce environment. A comprehensive approach is essential to preserving the integrity of this important pool of data. Why It Matters: Metadata exists behind every function in Salesforce. In fact, it defines what we see and how we interact with our data. Configurations and customizations […]
How to Leverage a Static Code Analysis Tool for Cybersecurity
A code analysis tool can improve the quality of your applications and updates, which also leads to a stronger data security strategy. Why It Matters: The DevOps tools you use will only provide the desired benefits if they’re properly used. A code analysis tool can improve code quality while also reducing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. ROI from a […]
A Complete Salesforce Code Review Checklist
In any development project, code quality is the most significant factor contributing to failure or success. While your software and program developers have unmatched skill and expertise, there’s always a chance they may make a few mistakes. Poor code quality can lead to data security risks, vulnerabilities, logic problems, uncovered edge cases, and overall integration […]
Salesforce Data Governance vs. Data Management
Businesses collect data from multiple sources constantly. They use this data in a decision-making capacity and to streamline their operations. Data collection is accompanied by the responsibility to handle it securely and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Salesforce organizations generate massive amounts of data and often consume data from other systems, making effective data governance […]
Consider This for Your Next Salesforce Security Scan
Proper planning and attention significantly increase the effectiveness of a Salesforce security scan, making it easier to achieve compliance with data security regulations and avoid costly data breaches. Why It Matters: You can’t expect team members to catch everything, but even a small error can have huge ramifications on the overall security and compliance of your […]