Which of the following is a common way to prevent physical theft of a laptop or workstation?

Shredding sensitive information prior to disposal prevents data theft from discarded documents, not physical device theft.

Avoiding storing passwords near the computer helps prevent unauthorized logical access, not physical theft of the device itself.

Practicing good awareness skills when entering passwords helps prevent shoulder surfing and unauthorized logical access, not physical device theft.

A cable and lock device, often a Kensington lock, is designed to physically secure a laptop or workstation by attaching it to a fixed object like a desk, significantly deterring opportunistic theft. This method makes it much more difficult for an unauthorized person to simply pick up and walk away with the device.