How can users control access to Salesforce records?

Users can control access to Salesforce records primarily through sharing rules, roles, profiles, and permission sets. This framework provides a structured approach to security and access management within Salesforce.

Sharing rules enable administrators to grant specific users and roles access to certain records beyond what their profile allows. Roles establish a hierarchy in the organization, allowing users in higher roles to access records owned by users in lower roles. Profiles, on the other hand, define a user’s access to various features in Salesforce and can restrict or allow access to objects and fields. Permission sets further extend user access without changing their profile, allowing for a more granular and flexible management of user rights and capabilities.

This combination of mechanisms ensures that organizations can tailor access to fit their specific security requirements, thereby protecting sensitive information while ensuring that users can effectively perform their roles. In contrast, options like branding, task assignments, or public forums do not directly relate to controlling access to records in Salesforce.