Remote wipe allows an authorized user to remotely erase all data from a lost or stolen mobile device, thereby preventing unauthorized access to corporate data. Even with security controls such as biometrics, context-aware authentication, and full device encryption in place, a lost or stolen device can be a significant risk if it contains sensitive corporate data. Therefore, remote wipe is a critical control to have in place to mitigate the risk of data breaches resulting from lost or stolen devices.