Partial masking of user details during password reset and account unlock

With cybercrime and data theft on the rise, it's essential to secure sensitive data from prying eyes. This includes passwords, email addresses, mobile numbers, etc. Partial masking hides parts of personal information so that only a few characters are visible to the public.

This might lead you to ask another question: why partial masking?

Partial masking can:

• Help users confirm that it's their own account they are resetting password for and not someone else's.
• Prevent unauthorized users from viewing personal data.
• Block spam bots from gaining access to information.

Password masking

Password masking is the process of replacing a user's password with characters like bullet points or asterisks. It is a common practice that protects passwords from public access. By masking passwords, you can prevent over-the-shoulder-snoopers from catching a particular user's password.

Enable partial masking of user details with ADSelfService Plus

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus understands the importance of integrity for your business and provides a reliable solution to your security issues.

It not only masks passwords by default, but also lets admins partially hide their users' personal details!

So, how do you enable partial masking of user details in ADSelfService Plus?

Simply follow these steps:

1. Log in to the ADSelfService Plus admin console with your credentials.
2. Navigate to Configuration > Multi-factor Authentication.
3. Click on Advanced settings in the top right corner, and navigate to the Verification Code tab.
4. Scroll down, and check the box next to Partially hide Email ID/Mobile No. on Verification Code and TFA pages.
5. Click Save.

That's it! You've now set up partial masking for your users' sensitive information!