# The Intune service must be configured to implement Multi-Admin Approval (MAA) for wiping managed devices

An Intune Multi Admin Approval policy requires a second administrator to approve device wipes.

Source: https://maester.dev/docs/tests/DISA.V-285327

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<p class="test-part">Part of <a href="/docs/tests/disa">DISA</a> · Intune · Tenant administration · <a href="/docs/tests">All checks</a></p>

```powershell title="Run this check"
Invoke-Maester -TestId DISA.V-285327
```

## Overview

An Intune Multi Admin Approval policy requires a second administrator to approve device wipes. (DISA Microsoft Intune MDM Service Desktop and Mobile STIG, V-285327, CAT I).

One compromised or careless Intune administrator can wipe every managed device in a few clicks. Multi Admin Approval makes a second administrator approve the wipe before it runs, which is why DISA rates this rule CAT I.

This test runs [MT.1096](https://maester.dev/docs/tests/MT.1096) with `RequiredPolicyType`, so it passes only when an approval policy covers device wipes (a **Device wipe** or **Device actions** policy). The STIG also asks you to confirm that the approver group is the right one and that the policy itself is approved; check that by hand.

#### Remediation action

1. Create a Microsoft Entra security group for the administrators who approve device wipes.
2. In the [Microsoft Intune admin center](https://intune.microsoft.com), go to **Tenant administration** > **[Multi Admin Approval](https://intune.microsoft.com/#view/Microsoft_Intune_DeviceSettings/TenantAdminMenu/~/multiAdminApproval)** > **Access policies** and select **Create**.
3. Set **Policy type** to **Device wipe** (or **Device actions**), select the approver group, and save.
4. Have another administrator approve the new policy.

#### Related links

* [DISA Microsoft Intune MDM Service Desktop and Mobile STIG: V-285327](https://cyber.trackr.live/stig/Intune_MDM_Service_Desktop_&_Mobile/1/2/V-285327)
* [Use Multi Admin Approval in Intune](https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/fundamentals/multi-admin-approval)

## Details

<details>
<summary>Every attribute of this check</summary>

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Test ID | DISA.V-285327 |
| Severity | Medium |
| Suite | DISA |
| Product | Intune |
| Feature | Tenant administration |
| Area | Privileged access |
| Resource type | Tenant |
| User impact | Low |
| Implementation cost | Low |
| MITRE ATT&CK | T1072 Software Deployment Tools, T1078.004 Cloud Accounts |
| Supports benchmark | DISA Microsoft Intune MDM Service Desktop and Mobile STIG (version V1R2), requirement V-285327 |
| Supports controls | disa-stig-intune-mdm:V-285327, nist-800-53-r5:CM-6 |
| PowerShell test | [Test-MtDisaIntuneWipeApproval](https://github.com/maester365/maester/blob/main/tests/disa/Test.DISA.V-285327.ps1) |
| Services | Graph |
| Compatible licenses | INTUNE_A |

</details>

## Source

- Test: [`tests/disa/Test.DISA.V-285327.ps1`](https://github.com/maester365/maester/blob/main/tests/disa/Test.DISA.V-285327.ps1)
- Documentation: [`tests/disa/Test.DISA.V-285327.md`](https://github.com/maester365/maester/blob/main/tests/disa/Test.DISA.V-285327.md)