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Obscure feedback of authentication information

January 22, 2025 | By Grant Burns | Reading Time: < 1 minute

Within Identification and Authentication requirements of NIST SP 800-171, 3.5.11 (CMMC Practice IA.L2-3.5.11) requires the that feedback of authentication information be obscured. It might feel obvious that nearly all systems in the last 25+ years obscure password input, however strictly controlling the setting can prove to be beneficial.

Utilize the following GPO on Windows systems to disable the password reveal button.

Computer Configuration –> Windows Settings –> Administrative Templates –> Windows Components –> Credential User Interface –> Do not display the password reveal button –> Enabled

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