1.16 Ensure 'Speak passwords' is set to Disabled

Information

Disable Speak Passwords.

Rationale:

Speak passwords is an accessibility feature. When enabled, the device speaks password characters loud and clear. To protect your privacy and account, it is recommended that Speak passwords setting is disabled.

NOTE: Nessus has not performed this check. Please review the benchmark to ensure target compliance.

Solution

Follow the below steps to disable Speak passwords setting:

* Tap System Settings Gear Icon.
* Scroll to System.
* Tap Accessibility.
* Scroll to System.
* Toggle Speak passwords to Off position.

Impact:

If you are dependent on this accessibility feature, do not disable it. Else, there is no impact.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1477

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7b.

Plugin: MDM

Control ID: 60604d6ab2fc0fd86249cdda34b47950f00a2e50d660cf1e5f67cfd29e115ee8