Which method secures devices against theft using cable locks?

Which method secures devices against theft using cable locks?

• A. Lockable faceplates
• B. Cable locks
• C. Cable ties
• D. Tamper seals

Answer: (B)

Securing devices against theft with a cable lock relies on using a sturdy steel cable that threads through the device (often via a security slot or mounting point) and around a fixed, immovable anchor. The lock then secures the cable, so removing the device would require breaking the lock or cutting the cable, which increases the effort and risk for a potential thief. This approach is specifically designed for protecting equipment in shared or public spaces and is portable and widely supported by hardware designed for security slots on laptops, monitors, and other gear. Other options don’t provide this practical, anchor-to-object protection. Lockable faceplates are protective covers and don’t inherently prevent removal of the device. Cable ties are single-use and can be easily cut. Tamper seals indicate access or tampering but do not prevent theft or secure the device in place.

Securing devices against theft with a cable lock relies on using a sturdy steel cable that threads through the device (often via a security slot or mounting point) and around a fixed, immovable anchor. The lock then secures the cable, so removing the device would require breaking the lock or cutting the cable, which increases the effort and risk for a potential thief. This approach is specifically designed for protecting equipment in shared or public spaces and is portable and widely supported by hardware designed for security slots on laptops, monitors, and other gear.

Other options don’t provide this practical, anchor-to-object protection. Lockable faceplates are protective covers and don’t inherently prevent removal of the device. Cable ties are single-use and can be easily cut. Tamper seals indicate access or tampering but do not prevent theft or secure the device in place.