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187: File and Event Security with Jagannathan Padmanabhan

Get set for an illuminating episode with our special guest, Jagannathan Padmanabhan, a security advocate within his current role as a Technical Architect at Salesforce. Jagan brings to the fore how he leverages Salesforce to tackle customer challenges and his fervor for platform security. He imparts his wisdom on the zero trust security model and the principle of least privilege, both key aspects in maintaining a safe platform.

Prepare to be enthralled as Jagan unveils the intricate workings of event-driven architecture within Salesforce. He walks us through the various events that transpire when a user logs in, accesses a list view, generates reports, or logs out. By the closure of our engaging conversation, you'll have a deeper comprehension of file and event security in Salesforce - a pertinent skill in this digital age. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

Show Highlights:

  • Discussion on Salesforce's zero trust security model and the principle of least privilege.

  • Explanation of the role of Salesforce Shield in platform security.

  • In-depth exploration of event-driven architecture within Salesforce.

  • Introduction to the Event Monitoring add-on license, file events, and transaction security policies.

  • How developers can use condition builders or Apex classes to send notifications and alerts.

  • Importance of file and event security in Salesforce and its practical application in solving customer problems.

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