Ensure 'Make pattern visible' is set to 'Disabled' (if using a pattern as device lock mechanism)

How it is checked

Audit method: Manual review

This recommendation cannot be checked automatically. A scan lists it with these instructions when you pass --include-manual.

Follow the below steps and verify that device unlock pattern is not visible: Settings Gear Icon > Security > If Screen lock has Pattern underneath the text, follow further steps. If not, then this recommendation is not applicable > Gear Icon next to Screen lock > Verify that the Make pattern visible switch is Disabled.

How it is fixed

Fix method: Guidance or infrastructure patch

To disable device unlock pattern visibility, follow the below steps: Settings Gear Icon > Security > If Screen lock has Pattern underneath the text, follow further steps. If not, then this recommendation is not applicable > Gear Icon next to Screen lock > Toggle Make pattern visible to OFF position.