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Which OAuth flows are actually secure for Salesforce integrations?

Get a deep drive from Salesforce security expert and senior software engineer, Samarth Ahuja as he breaks down the security levels of every OAuth flow from web server flow (high security) to deprecated username password flow, explaining when to use JWT bearer flow versus client credentials flow for machine-to-machine integrations. Viewers will get a comprehensive overview into Salesforce’s External Client Apps (ECAs), the modern replacement for connected apps, with live demonstrations showing how to create and configure ECAs with proper security settings. Learn critical integration best practices including principle of least privilege, IP whitelisting strategies, OAuth scope management, credential rotation schedules, protecting PII in APIs, leveraging named credentials, and monitoring token usage to catch compromises early—essential knowledge for any Salesforce professional managing secure integrations.

 

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By Published On: November 10, 2025Categories: Cybersecurity, Salesforce, Salesforce Security Office Hours, Video0 Comments

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