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MFA vs. SSO: What’s better for my org(s)? with Mat Hamlin

On this episode of the Salesforce Admins Podcast, we hear from Mat Hamlin, Senior Director of Product Management at Salesforce. We’ll dive into multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why all Salesforce users will be using it by February 1st, 2022. Join us as we talk about multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, tracking and adoption, and a little […]

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Metrics and Insights to Help You Boost Login Security

As you’ve probably heard, Trust is our #1 value here at Salesforce. We take your data security seriously. That’s why we encourage admins to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for your org logins. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an effective way to increase protection for user accounts against common threats like phishing attacks, credential stuffing, and account […]

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Everything Admins Need to Know About the MFA Requirement

Editor’s note: The contractual requirement to log in with multi-factor authentication (MFA) is in effect. This post was updated on June 27, 2024, with the latest information and resources.  It feels like we’ve talked about security a lot in the past year, doesn’t it? Whether you tuned into #LowCodeLove on Trailhead Live, read about washing […]

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Use This Free Labs App to Audit Your Reporting Permissions

The time is always right to be a security-minded Salesforce Admin! We are here to show you tools to help you review user access in your environment. It is important to review user access to permissions like Export Reports.  Today we will review how with just a few clicks, you can use a Salesforce Labs […]

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Your One-Stop Shop for Salesforce Multi-Factor Authentication

Editor’s note: The contractual requirement to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) when accessing Salesforce products has been in effect since February 1, 2022. To help users satisfy this requirement, MFA is now a default part of the direct login process for Salesforce production orgs. With MFA already implemented for you, the Multi-Factor Authentication Assistant has served […]

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Security Center: A Single View Into Your Security Controls Across All Your Orgs

In a world with heightened security awareness and digital risks at every corner, Security Center makes it easier than ever to truly understand your Salesforce security posture. With native support for both single and multi-org environments, Security Center provides a single-pane view of the security configuration and controls in place across your entire Salesforce implementation. […]

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Multi-Factor Authentication: As Easy as Washing Your Hands!

How many times a day do you wash your hands? If you think this seems like an absurd question, and totally unrelated to security, you’re wrong… kind of. How are security and health connected? Both require good personal hygiene, a concept as familiar as washing your hands or (you guessed it!) brushing your teeth. So, […]

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