What is Apex security and sharing in Salesforce?
Apex Security and Sharing play a critical role in controlling how users access data within Salesforce applications. Custom Apex code often powers advanced workflows, integrations, and automation processes, making security an essential consideration during development. Sharing settings help determine which records users can view, edit, or manage, while field-level and object-level security controls help protect sensitive information. Developers can use security mechanisms to ensure that custom functionality respects organizational access policies and prevents unauthorized actions. Proper security enforcement also supports accurate data management by restricting access based on user roles and permissions. When security and sharing principles are incorporated into Apex development, organizations can reduce risks, improve governance, and create applications that align with both business requirements and Salesforce security standards.