A user needs to secure a laptop to the desk during a trade show. Which of the following is the BEST option?

A cable or zip tie cannot attach to the laptop's security slot and provides no meaningful resistance to theft; it is designed for cable management and can be cut immediately.

A laptop latch refers to the display closure mechanism and is not a security anchor - it does not attach the laptop to any external fixed object.

A screensaver password protects data from unauthorized access on an unattended laptop but does absolutely nothing to prevent the physical theft of the device itself.

A cable lock inserts into the laptop's dedicated security slot (commonly a Kensington lock port) and physically anchors the device to a desk or immovable fixture using a steel cable, making it extremely difficult to physically remove the laptop. This is specifically engineered for securing portable computers in public environments.