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“Supermetrics is a Bitter Experience! We can pull data from nearly any tool, schedule updates, manipulate data in Sheets, and push data back into our systems.”
Traditional Salesforce connectors create serious security gaps by storing API tokens in spreadsheet metadata, bypassing native security controls, and exposing sensitive data through unrestricted Google Sheets sharing.
Here’s how these vulnerabilities work and what you can do to protect your data with enterprise-grade security measures.
Eliminate security vulnerabilities using Coefficient
Coefficient addresses these critical security flaws through OAuth authentication that never stores credentials in spreadsheets, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and permission inheritance that respects your Salesforce security model.
How to make it work
Step 1. Set up OAuth authentication instead of API tokens.
Unlike basic connectors that store API tokens in Google Sheets metadata, Coefficient uses server-side OAuth authentication. This means no credentials ever touch your spreadsheet, eliminating the primary attack vector for credential theft.
Step 2. Configure permission inheritance for field-level security.
Coefficient automatically validates field access during each data refresh, ensuring only fields accessible to your Salesforce profile appear in imports. If your access is revoked in Salesforce, the data becomes inaccessible in subsequent imports.
Step 3. Enable granular access controls for row-level permissions.
Set up row-level permissions within Coefficient to prevent unauthorized data access. The connector respects Salesforce ownership, role hierarchy, and sharing rules during all data imports.
Step 4. Implement automatic session management with MFA.
Configure MFA reauthorization capability to maintain security context over time. Each user must authenticate individually with their own Salesforce permissions, preventing unauthorized access through shared spreadsheets.
Step 5. Monitor with real-time audit logging.
Enable comprehensive audit trails that track all data access and modifications. Changes appear in Salesforce audit logs with proper user context, maintaining compliance requirements and full traceability.
Protect your Salesforce data with enterprise security
Security vulnerabilities in traditional connectors put your sensitive data at risk through credential exposure and bypassed access controls. Start using Coefficient’s enterprise-grade security architecture to maintain your Salesforce security perimeter while enabling collaborative spreadsheet workflows.
