Every traveling salesperson is provided with a cable lock to secure their laptop when they are away from it. Which control category does this security measure belong to?

Preventive controls are used to prevent a security breach or disruption of critical services from occurring. Administrative controls are characterized by policies, procedures, and guidelines. Compensating controls are used to fulfill a security measure requirement that is presently too challenging or impractical to implement. Deterrent controls are used to discourage security breaches.