Targus DEFCON KL Cable Lock Round Key 1.8m Steel Cable ASP48USX
The Targus DEFCON KL Cable Lock with a 1.8m steel cable provides essential physical security, deterring opportunistic theft of valuable business assets like laptops and projectors.
- Physical Deterrence: Secures laptops and projectors, preventing unauthorized removal and protecting sensitive company data.
- Robust Construction: Features a 1.8m (6-foot) steel cable, offering durable resistance against cutting attempts and ensuring long-term asset protection.
- Keyed Security: Utilizes a round key mechanism for quick, reliable locking and unlocking, streamlining IT asset management.
- Universal Compatibility: Designed for devices with a standard security slot, enabling broad application across diverse hardware inventories.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Targus DEFCON KL Cable Lock, MPN ASP48USX, is a purpose-built physical security solution featuring a 1.8m (6-foot) stainless steel cable and a round key mechanism. This robust lock is engineered to secure laptops, projectors, and other devices equipped with a standard security slot.
RoHS certified for environmental compliance, this lock provides a durable and reliable method to deter opportunistic theft, protecting critical business assets and the sensitive data they contain.
- Core Functionality: Provides essential physical security for laptops and projectors, preventing unauthorized removal and safeguarding company investments.
- Durable Construction: Features a 1.8m (6-foot) steel cable, offering significant resistance to cutting and ensuring long-lasting asset protection in high-traffic areas.
- Keyed Access: Employs a round key lock mechanism, simplifying deployment and management for IT teams while providing a secure, tamper-resistant barrier.
- Broad Device Compatibility: Designed to fit standard security slots, ensuring it can secure a wide range of business-critical hardware across an organization's inventory.
- Operational Value: Reduces the risk of asset loss and associated data breaches, contributing to lower total cost of ownership and enhanced business continuity.
This cable lock is an indispensable tool for any organization seeking to enhance physical security for its portable and valuable IT equipment.
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What This Solves
Securing Office Workstations
Many offices feature open-plan layouts or shared desks where laptops and monitors are vulnerable to opportunistic theft. This lock provides a quick, visible deterrent, securing individual workstations to fixed objects.
Corporate offices, co-working spaces, administrative departments, legal practices
Protecting Presentation Equipment
Projectors and display devices in conference rooms, training facilities, or public lobbies are often left unattended, making them easy targets for theft. The lock secures these valuable assets to furniture or mounting points.
Conference centers, educational institutions, hotel meeting rooms, corporate training facilities
Asset Protection in Public Environments
Laptops used in retail environments, healthcare waiting areas, or government service centers are at high risk due to public access. Deploying these locks helps prevent the physical removal of devices.
Retail stores, medical clinics, government service desks, public libraries
Key Features
1.8m (6-foot) Steel Cable
Provides ample reach to secure devices to various fixed objects, offering flexible placement options in any office layout.
Round Key Lock Mechanism
Ensures quick and reliable locking and unlocking, simplifying asset management for IT staff and reducing user friction.
Standard Security Slot Compatibility
Guarantees broad compatibility with most laptops, projectors, and monitors, allowing for standardized security across diverse hardware inventories.
Stainless Steel Material
Offers enhanced durability and resistance to cutting attempts, providing a robust physical barrier against theft.
RoHS Certification
Confirms the product meets environmental standards, aligning with corporate sustainability initiatives and responsible procurement practices.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
To secure laptops and projectors in client-facing offices and conference rooms, protecting sensitive client data.
Education & Research
For safeguarding shared laptops, projectors, and lab equipment in classrooms, libraries, and administrative offices.
Retail & Hospitality
To protect point-of-sale systems, back-office laptops, and display equipment in public-facing retail spaces and hotel lobbies.
Government & Public Sector
For securing agency laptops and presentation devices in public buildings and shared workspaces, maintaining asset accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of security slot does this lock use?
The Targus DEFCON KL Cable Lock is designed to fit standard security slots, commonly known as Kensington security slots, found on most laptops, projectors, and monitors.
Can the cable be easily cut?
The lock features a robust 1.8m (6-foot) steel cable, which is designed to deter opportunistic theft and resist common cutting tools, making unauthorized removal significantly more difficult.
Does this lock come with multiple keys?
Yes, the Targus DEFCON KL Cable Lock typically ships with two identical keys, providing a convenient backup in case one key is misplaced.
Is this lock suitable for securing desktop computers?
While primarily designed for laptops and projectors, this lock can secure any desktop computer or monitor that features a standard security slot, providing physical theft deterrence.
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.