BLOG Salesforce DX is a great way for DevOps teams to take their development efforts to the next level. Salesforce’s clicks-not-code interface is great for many scenarios, but sometimes you need to dig a little deeper into the world of software development. Salesforce DX offers development tools to enable DevOps teams to deliver software updates …
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BLOG Incorporating DevOps for Salesforce has helped numerous companies to optimize and streamline their development efforts. Stronger projects, faster release cycles, and reduced overhead costs have solidified the essentiality of incorporating DevOps tools and practices. However, fast release cycles and reliable products are not the only factors in the success of your DevOps for Salesforce …
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 …
BLOG We’ve discussed at length how important it is to protect your Salesforce data. Loss of access or corrupted data can have wide-ranging effects on daily operations and cost a considerable amount of money. A reliable backup and recovery infrastructure is essential to guarding against the possibility of a data disaster. And like most types …
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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 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 7 Best Practices for Backing Up Salesforce Data Losing your Salesforce data is probably one thing you don’t like to think about. The consequences could be drastic and it might be more comfortable to simply continue along as though a data loss event isn’t a possibility—but it is. According to a 2019 study by …
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BLOG Many of us have been told about the necessity of strong passwords and safe internet habits from the moment we began using the internet. The threat of cyberattacks are seemingly so apparent that the importance of maintaining these security measures is often unspoken. But many of us don’t actually understand why these safe practices …
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BLOG Losing access to your metadata—and therefore the functionality of your Salesforce platform—can be a huge problem. Businesses rely on this functionality to complete their daily tasks. It’s how they serve customers. Team members rely on the ability to efficiently and confidently perform their duties. There are many ways a system can lose access to …
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BLOG Data security requires you to take a step back on look at the entire technological landscape. There are often tangential relationships that can end up exposing your entire system. For example, Home Depot had their customers’ information compromised because of a hack to a third-party vendor. This created a backdoor to their system, which …
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BLOG Salesforce was originally designed as a CRM. However, it’s become a popular development platform due to its intuitive functionality. Salesforce utilizes a point-and-click interface that is easy to use, opening up the world of development to a wider audience. This focus on functionality informs many parts of the Salesforce platform. However, as Salesforce is …
BLOG We’re excited to announce the addition to our existing support of nCino Bank Operating System® with AutoRABIT ARM release management new data protection capabilities with AutoRABIT Vault for nCino. With this new offering, financial institutions that use nCino’s Bank Operating System® to help stay ahead of rapidly changing market conditions and drive innovation now …
BLOG The origins of cloud computing are disputed. Some attribute it to Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider back in the 1960s. Others attribute the term to a group of technology executives working for Compaq Computer in 1996. But no matter where the original idea was sparked, cloud computing has seen a meteoric rise in popularity over the …
BLOG Your Salesforce data is important. The functionality and usefulness of your platform depends on access to particular lines of code and a history of information. This data can be used to inform future decisions, automate processes, and contribute to the efficiency of your business. What happens when you lose access to this data? Accidental …
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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BLOG We have access to a large amount of Salesforce data. Working with the platform provides a lot of capabilities, and this creates a large set of data that can be used for various purposes. But how do you know where to find this data? And how do you use it when you have it? …
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BLOG Top 12 Salesforce Data Security Best Practices Salesforce data security is a multi-pronged effort. There are a wide variety of ways your information can become compromised, so there are a variety of things you need to do to protect it. Salesforce has exploded in popularity over the last couple decades. The #1 ranking customer …
BLOG Everybody is taught to protect their data—don’t expose your social security number, be careful where you enter your credit card information, avoid sharing your ID on the internet, etc. These pieces of advice are offered to avoid making it easier for cybercriminals to steal your identity and use your personal information for their benefit. …
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BLOG The security of your data should be one of the top concerns of your company. Your data is what sets you apart from your competition. Any breach of this data has a direct impact on your customers and clients. Protecting the data of your company and customers should be a constant effort. The first …
BLOG 3 Tips for Effective Data Governance in 2021 Proper management of Salesforce data can be the difference between a successful business, and one that simply gets by. The insights and trends that can be found by compiling and analyzing data point to new directions for a business, or a renewed focus on certain aspects. …
BLOG Data Loss: Don’t Burn Your Bacon There’s a common misconception that if you are using cloud-based technologies that you don’t need to worry about data backup. That’s about as true as saying everyone loves bacon! And while there are many varieties of what people call bacon, purists like myself, will tell you that if …
BLOG Compliance Requirements for SaaS Backup Products Cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) applications are becoming the standard method of deploying business functionality for many organizations. The ease of setup, low maintenance, and pay-as-you-go simplicity offer substantial benefits over traditional applications. However, SaaS apps can complicate regulatory compliance. Government and industry regulations, including the Health …
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BLOG The Ultimate Solution for Flow Migration Imagine This… You work at a global multinational corporation as a DevOps engineer. Your very large enterprise-class Salesforce implementation is stable and your end-users happy. Of course, you have minor fixes and extremely urgent feature requests – at least in the minds of your end-users. Requests like “this …
BLOG Protecting Salesforce Data Against Data Loss from Human Error Salesforce has become a critical platform for thousands of businesses looking to transform customer interactions. These organizations depend on the accuracy and integrity of Salesforce data. Any data loss, for whatever reason, can have disastrous consequences. Human error is responsible for over 60% of data …
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BLOG 4 Reasons for Data Masking with Salesforce Data What is Data Masking? Your live production Salesforce org contains some of your organization’s most sensitive and confidential data. In the production environment, the data benefits from rigorous security and privacy protection, but once it is migrated into a test environment for use by developers, administrators, or QA …
