Security connector

A connector for providing security to an article of merchandise, the connector comprising:

• a connection portion configured to be inserted within and engage an input port of the article of merchandise, the connection portion comprising:
• a plurality of conductors;
• and
• a conductive shield surrounding the plurality of conductors,
• wherein at least one of the plurality of conductors is a ground conductor not electrically connected to the conductive shield and at least one other of the plurality of conductors when the connection portion is not engaged with the input port of the article of merchandise, and
• wherein the at least one ground conductor is configured to electrically connect to the conductive shield and the at least one other of the plurality of conductors to define a sense loop when the connection portion is engaged with the input port of the article of merchandise, and
• wherein interruption of the sense loop is indicative of a security event.