security cable

Anti-theft restraint cord

A security cable is a strong, flexible wire cord used to tether valuable items—especially laptops and other portable electronics—to fixed objects to prevent theft.

Most use a loop-and-lock design that threads through a slot built into the device: She ran a security cable through her laptop's lock slot before leaving the coffee shop.

Security cables also describe the heavy chains or wire ropes securing bicycles, outdoor equipment, or retail merchandise.

Related

theft · laptop · tether · steel · coil · combination · peace of mind · keyhole · anchor · protect · deterrent · wire · braided · slot · loop · attach · desk · luggage

Opposites
security approach

security cableremote wipe

Erasing device contents remotely

biometric security · cloud backup · insurance policy · alarm system

mobility constraint

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Ease of carrying

free-roaming · mobile computing

security method

security cablewireless security

Protection for untethered connections

unprotected · unsecured · security alarm · motion sensor · unlocked

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G