Salesforce Sharing and Visibility Certification Practice Exam

What technology can Universal Containers use to ensure sensitive customer information stored on-premise is accessible from Salesforce?

1. Implement a third-party tokenization service.

2. Implement an on-premise database.

3. Implement a third-party proxy server.

4. Implement the Salesforce Shield toolkit.

The correct answer is: Implement a third-party proxy server.

A third-party proxy server is an effective way to ensure that sensitive customer information stored on-premise can be accessed securely from Salesforce. By implementing this technology, Universal Containers can establish a secure communication channel between Salesforce and their on-premise systems. The proxy server acts as an intermediary, handling requests for sensitive data and ensuring that only authorized queries are processed. This setup not only facilitates secure access to on-premise data but also allows for control over data flow and added layers of security features like encryption and authentication. As a result, sensitive information remains protected while still being remotely accessible, aligning with best practices for data security and compliance. In contrast, the other choices while potentially addressing aspects of data access, do not directly ensure secure access to on-premise sensitive information in the same efficient manner. A third-party tokenization service may help protect data but does not inherently provide access. An on-premise database alone would lack integration with Salesforce, and Salesforce Shield is primarily designed for securing data within Salesforce rather than facilitating access to external on-premise systems.