Security apparatus for a tablet

A security apparatus comprising:

• a support assembly comprising,
• a first retaining portion,
• a second retaining portion pivotally coupled to the first retaining portion, and
• a lock assembly defining a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein in the unlocked state, the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion are enabled to pivot relative to each other, and wherein in the locked state, the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion are inhibited from pivoting relative to each other;
• and
• a keyboard retainer comprising,
• a first base pivotally coupled to the first retaining portion and including a top surface extending along a top surface plane, and an opposing bottom surface, wherein the first base comprises,
• one or more securing members extending from the bottom surface of the first base, and
• one or more retainers extending above the top surface plane of the first and each comprising a retaining member extending away from the first base,
• a second base pivotally coupled to the second retaining portion and including a top surface extending along a top surface plane, and an opposing bottom surface, wherein the second base comprises,
• one or more securing members extending from the bottom surface of the second base, and
• one or more retainers extending above the top surface plane of the second base and each comprising a retaining member extending away from the second base.

A security system for a portable electronic device, the security system comprising:

• a mounting plate defining one or more openings;
• and
• a security apparatus comprising,
• a first retaining portion,
• a second retaining portion pivotally coupled to the first retaining portion,
• a lock assembly defining a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein in the unlocked state, the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion are enabled to pivot relative to each other, and wherein in the locked state, the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion are inhibited from pivoting relative to each other, and
• a keyboard retainer comprising,
• at least one base member pivotally coupled to the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion, wherein the at least one base member includes a top surface extending along a plane and an opposing bottom surface, the at least one base member comprises,
• one or more securing members extending from the bottom surface and configured to couple to the mounting plate, and
• one or more retainers extending above the top surface plane and each comprising a retaining member extending away from the at least one base member,
• wherein the mounting plate is configured to support the portable electronic device and the security apparatus.