Targus DEFCON Cable Lock 2m Galvanized Steel PA410U
The Targus DEFCON Cable Lock PA410U provides essential physical security for business notebooks, featuring a 2-meter cut-resistant galvanized steel cable and a user-settable combination lock with 10,000 possible settings.
- Physical Security: Deters opportunistic theft of valuable company laptops, safeguarding sensitive data and hardware.
- Durable Construction: Features a 2-meter vinyl-coated galvanized steel cable, resisting cuts and ensuring long-term asset protection.
- Customizable Access: Offers a user-settable combination lock with 10,000 unique settings, eliminating key management overhead.
- Universal Compatibility: Attaches easily to any notebook equipped with a standard lock slot, providing flexible deployment across diverse hardware.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Targus DEFCON Cable Lock PA410U is a robust physical security solution engineered to protect notebook computers. It features a durable 2-meter (6.5 feet) vinyl-coated galvanized steel cable, designed to resist cutting attempts and provide a strong deterrent against theft.
Equipped with a user-settable combination lock, this accessory offers up to 10,000 unique numerical settings, ensuring secure access without the need for physical keys. It easily attaches to any notebook computer's standard lock slot, making it a versatile security tool for various business environments.
- Asset Protection: Secures valuable notebook computers, preventing unauthorized removal and protecting the sensitive data stored on them.
- Theft Deterrence: The visible cable and robust lock act as a strong deterrent, reducing the likelihood of opportunistic theft in public or shared workspaces.
- Flexible Deployment: The 2-meter cable length allows for versatile attachment to various secure objects, adapting to different office layouts and mobile work scenarios.
- Keyless Convenience: A user-settable combination lock eliminates the hassle and risk associated with managing physical keys, streamlining IT operations.
- Cost-Effective Security: Provides an affordable yet effective layer of physical security, protecting hardware investments and avoiding the high costs of data recovery or device replacement.
This cable lock is an essential accessory for any organization seeking to enhance the physical security of its mobile computing assets.
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What This Solves
Securing Office Workstations
In open-plan offices or shared workspaces, laptops are vulnerable to opportunistic theft when employees step away. This cable lock provides a quick and effective way to anchor notebooks to desks or other fixtures, ensuring devices remain in place.
Corporate offices, co-working spaces, administrative departments, shared IT resources
Protecting Mobile Assets
Employees often transport laptops to client sites, conferences, or remote work locations where physical security can be compromised. The lock allows for temporary securement in unfamiliar environments, reducing the risk of loss during travel or off-site work.
Field sales teams, mobile consultants, event organizers, remote project teams
Public Area Device Security
Laptops used in public-facing areas, such as reception desks, retail counters, or educational labs, require constant vigilance against theft. This lock provides a visible and robust deterrent, protecting devices that are accessible to the public.
Retail stores, hotel lobbies, university libraries, public service counters
Key Features
2-meter (6.5 ft) Galvanized Steel Cable
Provides extended reach for flexible attachment to various secure objects, ensuring laptops can be secured in diverse environments.
Vinyl-Coated Cable
Protects furniture and laptop surfaces from scratches while enhancing the cable's durability and resistance to wear.
User-Settable 4-Digit Combination Lock
Offers 10,000 unique code possibilities, eliminating the need for physical keys and simplifying management for IT teams.
Standard T-Bar Lock Slot Compatibility
Ensures broad compatibility with nearly all modern notebook computers, allowing for standardized security across diverse hardware fleets.
Lightweight 175.4 g Design
Adds minimal bulk to a laptop bag, making it easy for employees to carry and deploy security wherever they work.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and consulting offices use these locks to secure laptops in client meeting rooms or shared workspaces, protecting sensitive client data.
Education & Research
Schools and universities deploy cable locks to secure shared laptops in libraries, labs, or administrative offices, preventing theft of valuable equipment.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hotels use these locks for back-office laptops or POS systems in public-facing environments, deterring opportunistic theft of business assets.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies secure laptops in public-access areas or field offices, ensuring the physical integrity of devices containing official information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set or reset the combination for the Targus DEFCON Cable Lock?
To set the combination, ensure the lock is open, then rotate the number wheels to your desired code. Once set, close the lock and scramble the numbers. Refer to the included instructions for detailed steps on resetting the code if needed.
Is this cable lock compatible with all laptop brands?
The Targus DEFCON Cable Lock is designed for universal compatibility with any notebook computer featuring a standard Kensington T-Bar lock slot. Most major laptop brands include this common security slot.
What is the material of the cable and how durable is it?
The cable is made from galvanized steel, known for its strength and cut resistance, and is coated in vinyl. This construction provides a robust physical barrier against theft and protects the cable from environmental wear.
Can this lock be used to secure more than one device?
This cable lock is designed to secure a single notebook computer to a fixed object. For securing multiple devices, individual locks or a multi-device locking station would be required.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer warranty applies. Contact Zent Networks for warranty terms specific to this product.
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.