Automated actions When a workflow rule’s criteria is matched, the related actions (called automated actions) are executed: they can be built and reused whenever necessary, meaning that more than one workflow can trigger the same actions. Workflows can use the following actions: All these actions can be used on the approval and entitlement processes as…
Cross-object field updates – Certified Advanced Salesforce Admin Exam Guide
Cross-object field updates When an object is a child of another object, it is possible to update a parent object field from a child object field update; this feature only works on custom-to-custom, custom-to-standard, and some standard-to-standard master-detail relationships. Only the following parent standard objects are supported in custom-to-standard master details: For standard-to-standard master-details, these…
Logic Bombs – 100-150 Exam Study Guide
Logic Bombs (38.3.2) A logic bomb is a malicious program that waits for a trigger, such as a specified date or database entry, to set off malicious code. Until this trigger event happens, the logic bomb will remain inactive. Once activated, a logic bomb implements malicious code that causes harm to a computer in various…
Outbound message actions – Certified Advanced Salesforce Admin Exam Guide
Outbound message actions Outbound messages are used to send some of the record data to an external system (it can be an ERP, an inventory system, a product management system, or whatever your CRM is integrated with). Although outbound message actions can be configured in point and click mode, they require a bit of developer’s…
Piggybacking and Tailgating
Piggybacking and Tailgating (38.2.6)Piggybacking or tailgating occurs when a criminal follows an authorized person to gain physical entry into a secure location or a restricted area. Criminals can achieve this by: One way of preventing this is to use two sets of doors. This is sometimes referred to as a mantrap and means individuals enter…
Time-dependent actions – Certified Advanced Salesforce Admin Exam Guide
Time-dependent actions Actions can be executed hours or days after a given date. To add time-dependent actions, the workflow must be inactive and the evaluation criteria must not be set to Evaluate the rule when a record is created, and any time it’s edited to subsequently meet the criteria. Remove the Notify if Lead is…
Deception – 100-150 Exam Study Guide
Deception (38.2)Deception comes in many forms. This section explores some of the different ways attackers can attempt to deceive a person or organization. Social Engineering (38.2.1)Social engineering is a non-technical strategy that attempts to manipulate individuals into performing risky actions or divulging confidential information.Rather than software or hardware vulnerabilities, social engineering exploits human nature by…
Automating Record Approval with Approval Processes
Automating Record Approval with Approval Processes After workflow rules, another important member of the process automation family is approval processes. They are a way to define criteria to decide whether Salesforce users can submit a record for approval to managers and automatically apply the required actions depending on whether the record is approved or rejected….
Threat Complexity – 100-150 Exam Study Guide
Threat Complexity (38.1.12)The threat landscape has continued expand not only in the number of vectors, but also in their complexity. An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a continuous attack that uses elaborate espionage tactics involving multiple actors and/or sophisticated malware to gain access to the target’s network. Attackers remain undetected for a long period of…
Threats to the Local Area Network
Threats to the Local Area Network (38.1.7)The local area network (LAN) is a collection of devices, typically in the same geographic area, connected by cables (wired) or airwaves (wireless).Because users can access an organization’s systems, applications, and data from the LAN domain, it is critical that it has strong security and stringent access controls.Examples of…