In technology, remote wiping refers to a device or program that allows users to erase files or data in a computer from another device. This type of device is commonly used in an organization but also by individuals in the case the original devices are lost or stolen or in the case information need to be erased due to security. Additionally, the types of files or information that can be erased remotely depend mainly on the device used because in some cases there are restrictions to erase certain information. According to this, it is true remote wiping is a device security control that allows an organization to remotely erase data in the event of loss or theft.
