In Salesforce B2C Commerce, how is access control managed?

Access control in Salesforce B2C Commerce is primarily managed through roles and permissions assigned in Business Manager. This system allows for granular control over what actions and features different users have access to within the platform. Each user can be assigned specific roles that dictate their permissions, ensuring that users can only interact with the parts of the system relevant to their duties.

This role-based access control model is crucial for maintaining security and ensuring users have appropriate access levels, thereby preventing unauthorized actions and data exposure. It allows businesses to customize user experiences based on their roles, such as administrative duties, marketing, or customer service functions, enabling teams to work efficiently while upholding best practices in data security.

Other methods of access control, like IP whitelisting or user authentication alone, may provide additional security layers but do not offer the comprehensive framework that roles and permissions in Business Manager provide. IP whitelisting restricts access based on geographic locations or specific IP addresses, while user authentication focuses on verifying identities. Local machine permissions relate to the security policies of individual devices rather than the overarching access management provided in the Salesforce B2C Commerce environment.