What Is an Encrypted Field

Encrypted fields are stored with additional security on our servers, so they’re ideal for fields that are collecting extra-sensitive data. Encrypted data can only be read by a machine with a specific key and password that we keep hidden and protected, so if the data were to be compromised it could not be read.

What is true about encrypted fields in Salesforce?

Encrypted fields are editable regardless of whether the user has the View Encrypted Data permission. Use validation rules, field-level security settings, or page layout settings to prevent users from editing encrypted fields. You can still validate the values of encrypted fields using validation rules or Apex.

How do I encrypt field data in Salesforce?

1. Make sure that your org has an active encryption key. …
2. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Platform Encryption , and then select Encryption Policy.
3. Click Encrypt Fields.
4. Click Edit.
5. Select the fields you want to encrypt. …
6. Click Save.