A high-level view of the process is shown here:
- Sign out of iCloud on the device.
- Erase a managed device remotely by sending an Erase device command.
- Erase directly on a device by navigating into the console to Settings > General > Reset.
- Choose the Erase All Content and Settings option.
- Complete Setup Assistant on the reset device. The device is set up as a new device during the Setup Assistant phase (4).
Our MDM tool helps us comply with secure device management with the National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines described in NIST 800-53 and 800-171. It also has an alignment with hardening frameworks, such as the Center for Internet Security (CIS) and DISA STIG guidelines.