January 27, 2003—The Kensington Twin MicroSaver security cable is fitted with two T-Bar Locks that slide along a cable to provide a secure method for locking down two pieces of computer equipment.
Kensington Technology Group, developers of the Kensington Security Slot built into more than 95 percent of all laptop computers, says that the security cable can be used on the increasing number of computer peripherals that must be secured along with a computer, including expensive flat panel monitors, printers, projectors, and scanners.
The Kensington T-Bar locking mechanism, specifically designed to fit the industry-standard Kensington Security Slot (K-Slot), identified by the K&Lock Design, ensures that the interface between lock and K-Slot creates a secure connection. A rubber bumper helps protect computers and other equipment from scratches, and because the T-Bar mechanism is designed to fit small, mobile equipment, Kensington says the lock will not lift computers or peripherals off the desk or block other ports.
The Twin MicroSaver security cable is available nationwide from computer resellers, at major retailers, and from Kensington, at 800/235-6708. Suggested retail price is $69.99.
According to Kensington, a study by the Computer Security Institute released in 2002 found that 57 percent of all corporate network breaches originated from stolen computers and that stolen laptops represented an average financial loss of $89,000 each. IT professionals or anyone else interested in learning more about computer security and the actual cost associated with the loss of laptops and corporate data can visit MicroSaver.com, the informational Web site created by Kensington.
The site includes an interactive ROI Calculator that allows IT managers to easily calculate the value of hardware and data theft, as well as their associated costs and payback figures resulting from an investment in basic physical laptop security. In addition visitors can find suggestions and tools to make computers more secure such as corporate security policies, industry resources, and surveys.
