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Salesforce Permission Sets vs. Profiles: Why Most Orgs Are Still Stuck

7/2/2026 · 1 min read

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The article reveals that nearly 80% of Salesforce organizations have not fully transitioned from Profiles to a Permission Set-led security model, according to a recent survey. It delves into the persistent challenges and reasons why many orgs remain stuck in this legacy approach.

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https://www.salesforceben.com/permission-sets-vs-profiles-why-most-orgs-are-still-stuck/

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