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Remote Wipe
Security
Remote command to delete or cryptographically destroy device data.
Definition
Remote wipe triggers deletion of device data or destruction of encryption keys, often via MDM or platform account services.
In plain English
Remote command to delete or cryptographically destroy device data.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It reduces confidentiality risk after physical loss or theft of an endpoint containing sensitive data.
Example
Example: Device key revocation rendering encrypted storage unreadable.