Port lock system and apparatus

A method of manufacturing a lock for use with a USB port or socket of an electronic device, comprising:

• providing a body portion configured for insertion into a port or socket, wherein the body portion has one or more recesses or detents for securing the body portion within the port or socket;
• providing a front face for the body portion, the front face comprising an at least partly planar portion sufficient for receiving human-readable indicia, and further including a key hole for receiving a key;
• providing the key for insertion into the key hole of the front face, wherein the key is configured to release the body portion from within the port or socket upon depression;
• and providing a lid that covers the cavity of the exterior fascia;
• wherein the exterior fascia includes a cavity through which the key is inserted and interfaced with the structural member of the lock.

A universal serial bus (USB) lock system for locking one or more USB ports on an electronic device, comprising:

• a USB lock for insertion into a USB port, the USB lock comprising:
• a structural interface member having a cavity for alignment with a USB port;
• an exterior fascia that is affixed to the structural interface member;
• and
• a detent that holds the USB lock in place within the USB port;
• a key for disengaging the USB lock;
• a lid that covers the cavity of the exterior fascia;
• and
• wherein the exterior fascia includes a cavity through which the key is inserted and interfaced with the structural member of the lock.