The Hidden Dangers of Prompt Engineering

From Code to the Cloud

AI is accelerating how we build in Salesforce, from prompt-based automation to rapid configuration changes. But what happens when the tools evolve faster than our safety standards?

In this episode, Andrew Davis, Founder of the Institute for Transformational Leadership and author of Flow Engineering, sits down with John Crimmings, DevOps Consultant at Slalom Consulting and member of the Low Code Security Alliance, to unpack the overlooked risks of Agentforce and AI-powered development.

From user permissions to automation guardrails, this conversation explores how platform teams can build safer, smarter, and more resilient Salesforce environments—without pumping the brakes on innovation.

Takeaways:

• The podcast emphasizes the importance of maintaining a secure and effective DevOps strategy within the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Andrew Davis, the host, and John Crimmings, the guest, discuss their professional journeys and experiences in the Salesforce space.
• Listeners are reminded of the ethical considerations in software development and data security practices in Salesforce implementations.
• The conversation highlights the potential risks associated with rapid development and the need for security measures in using tools like AgentForce.
• There is a significant knowledge gap regarding Salesforce security between IT professionals and those managing Salesforce environments.
• Lastly, the episode stresses the importance of documenting processes and ensuring that access permissions are managed effectively to mitigate security risks.