FAQ-001464 - Performance and Code Optimization Security / Resource Constraint Security Balance

Balancing security enforcement with platform limits like CPU time or query complexity involves following best practices: 1. **CRUD/FLS Checks**: Implement these checks wherever applicable to ensure data security without overloading resources. 2. **Optimize Code**: Avoid excessive resource consumption by optimizing your code. 3. **Modern Security Approaches**: Use `WITH USER_MODE` for SOQL queries and `AccessLevel.USER_MODE` for Database methods, as these automatically enforce CRUD/FLS permissions while requiring less code than manual checks. 4. **Static Analysis Tools**: Use tools like Code Analyzer or PMD to review and address flagged issues, improving both security and performance. If you face specific challenges, consider scheduling an office hours session for further guidance. Let me know if you'd like help with anything else!

The main improvements focus on modernizing the security guidance and correcting tool references. The original answer mentioned 'USER_MODE' in point 3 but didn't clearly explain what it was - this has been clarified to specify the modern approaches: `WITH USER_MODE` for SOQL and `AccessLevel.USER_MODE` for Database methods, which aligns with the FAQ review guidelines that prioritize modern features over legacy approaches. Additionally, point 4 mentioned 'Checkmarx or PMD' but Checkmarx is not part of the standard Salesforce ecosystem - this has been updated to reference 'Code Analyzer or PMD' which are the actual static analysis tools used in Salesforce development. For security rule associations: ApexCRUDViolation directly relates to the FAQ's discussion of 'CRUD/FLS Checks' mentioned in point 1, as this rule detects violations of CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) permissions in Apex code. ApexSharingViolations relates to the broader security enforcement context discussed throughout the FAQ, as sharing violations are a key aspect of platform security that must be balanced with performance considerations.