In today’s data-driven world, securing sensitive information while enabling collaboration is crucial for every organization. This book empowers you to unlock the full potential of Salesforce’s sharing and visibility architecture, balancing access and security to create scalable solutions for your organization. Whether you’re a Salesforce admin, architect, or consultant, this book equips you with the tools and insights needed to implement best-in-class sharing models. From configuring role hierarchies and organization-wide defaults to implementing advanced techniques like Apex-managed sharing, Unlocking Salesforce Data walks you through near real-world use cases, ensuring your architecture is optimized for performance and compliance. It explains the different layers of Salesforce’s sharing architecture—from role hierarchies and sharing rules to more advanced topics like Apex-managed sharing and manual sharing strategies. You’ll also learn how to balance accessibility with data protection and how to customize your sharing settings to meet your organization's specific needs. By the end, you'll be equipped to design scalable, efficient sharing models that align with your organization's objectives and compliance requirements. What You Will Learn Configure sharing settings, including object- and field-level security. Understand advanced sharing techniques, including Apex-managed sharing and manual sharing. Apply best practices for optimizing sharing architecture for performance and security. Who This book Is For Salesforce administrators, Solution architects, Consultants and Salesforce developers.