A user has concerns about device theft because they are working on a laptop at a local coffee shop. Which of the following physical devices would be best to protect the laptop?
Correct Answer:
D
A cable lock (also called a Kensington lock) physically secures the laptop to a fixed object, making it difficult to steal in public spaces.
''Cable locks are physical security devices used to deter laptop theft by anchoring the device to a desk or other stationary object.'' --- CompTIA ITF+ Official Guide
A . Firewall is software-based and protects data, not the device.
B . Privacy shields prevent screen visibility, not theft.
C . USB locks prevent port access but not physical theft.
Correct answer: D
