If you wish to remove the blue and yellow shield from an icon in Windows 11/10, follow the instructions given in the post, to remove the icon overlay.

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You’ll find the new options under the security “shield” icon when you’re in a meeting, but only if you’re a host or co-host.

To turn off the security icon in Windows 11/10, follow the aforementioned guide. There are mainly two ways to do this. First, you can use the Taskbar settings panel.