Application and data removal system

摘要

A method, programmed medium and system are provided for a server-based security manager application to support a self-cleaning operation on a remote computerized device. When a computer device has been reported as being missing for example, the security manager server application will cause the device to take pro-determined actions such as un-installing predetermined applications contained on the device and removing all persisted data associated with such predetermined applications.

主权项

1. A machine and/or software implemented method for processing security management of a remote electronic device to support a self-cleaning operation of said remote electronic device, said remote electronic device including a network interfacing unit arranged for connecting to other electronic devices through an interconnection network, said remote electronic device having at least one software application stored therein, said method comprising:
receiving device related information by a security server from said remote electronic device, said device related information including information identifying said remote electronic device; storing said device related information by said security server; receiving by said security server of notification to remove at least said one ware application stored on said remote electronic device; and said security server causing a self-cleaning operation to occur on said remote electronic device for removing at least said one software application stored on said remote electronic device from said remote electronic device after receiving said notification.