Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

January 2024

Why Data Security Starts with Salesforce

Customers want digital experiences that make their lives easier and wallets lighter. However, they have a complicated relationship with their personal data. They don’t trust most companies, but they also won’t stop sharing information with them. Salesforce’s 2020 State of the Connected Customer report backs this up, noting that: Businesses start every new relationship having to earn their customers’ trust.

Three Easy Ways to Maintain Data Security and Compliance in NetSuite

Information is an organization’s most valuable asset — and with over 94% of US-based organizations using cloud-based systems, one data breach can have serious consequences for a growing business. Maintaining the integrity and security of your data should be high on your priority list — and luckily, with the right applications, getting there can be simple. NetSuite is a fantastic system for data security and compliance.

Office 365 Ransomware Protection

Most organizations today rely on Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) and Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) for core business operations. But how secure are these vital platforms against ransomware? This article explores the key concern concerns in Entra ID and Microsoft 365 and details the key security controls they offer to block, detect and recover from ransomware. Then it offers a robust solution that can further safeguard your data and IT systems.

How to Create Active Directory Query-Based Groups

Using Active Directory (AD) security groups and distribution groups is a best practice for simplifying IT administration, enhancing security and enabling effective communication. However, in many organizations, the membership of these groups is defined by an explicit list of specific users, computers and other entities.

How to Avoid 'Execute as Admin' Deficiencies on Audit

Most customers come to Netwrix in anticipation of going public or in preparation for audit after an IPO. Recently, however, an increasing number of public companies are purchasing our products after failing an audit or receiving a warning of material deficiencies. The good news is that, in all cases, the main challenges are entirely avoidable without a great deal of work.

Best Practices for Managing Salesforce Data Security and Compliance

It shouldn’t be a shock to point out that data breaches carry a huge reputational risk — one that almost always impacts the bottom line. As we can see from any number of recent, highly publicized incidents, not taking data security seriously can result in serious consequences.

SOX Compliance In Salesforce: What's In Scope And How To Make It Simple

It is increasingly common for Salesforce Orgs to be in scope for SOX. Auditors are concerned about revenue-related data and critical business processes on the platform. The problem is that Orgs are complex, often highly customized, and much of what auditors are most concerned about is hidden away in custom objects or very difficult to track.

How to Manage 'Execute as Admin' Workflows in NetSuite

Last week, in response to an increasing number of questions from our NetSuite customers, we showed you how to manage scripts that execute in the Administrator role. One thing it didn’t cover, however, was workflows that execute as Administrator. The process for resolving this with Netwrix Strongpoint or Flashlight is similar — but there are some additional considerations that merit discussion in this post, particularly if you want to avoid material deficiencies on audit.

A 'Deep Clean' for Your Org: Salesforce Data Cleansing and Metadata Cleanup

As your business grows, so will your Org. And while a highly customized Salesforce Org reflects a booming business, there’s a critical difference between necessary complexity and technical debt. In the spirit of spring cleaning, we wanted to share two strategies for reducing technical debt: Salesforce data cleansing, and cleaning up unnecessary customizations and metadata in your Org. Both go hand-in-hand in improving usability and adoption.

Dirty Data and Technical Debt: How to Clean Up NetSuite

As you work in NetSuite and evolve your account over time, you’re going to accumulate some baggage. Typically, this baggage will come in two forms: ‘dirty’ data housed in the system, and obsolete metadata (system customizations), aka technical debt. Though these are two separate issues, they’re closely related — getting rid of technical debt will make your NetSuite account easier to use, which will improve the overall quality of the data within it.

Understanding Six Popular Azure Storage Types and Their Use Cases

The modern enterprise is all about the cloud. Digital transformation includes not only the adoption of cloud computing through application migration, but a transition from disk storage to cloud storage. Cloud storage has some key advantages over traditional disk storage, including the following: While there are multiple cloud storage options available today, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure Storage is a logical choice for Microsoft Azure customers.