A method of securing a computer at a docking station, where the docking station includes a physical lock for selectively engaging with a locking interface of the computer to prevent removal of the computer from the docking station, the method includes: during a period of time in which the computer is registering a presence of an authenticated user at the computer, maintaining the physical lock of the docking station in an unlocked state disengaged from the locking interface of the computer; and when the computer is entering a locked state in response to a departure of the authenticated user from the computer, signaling the physical lock of the docking station to engage with the locking interface of the computer to prevent removal of the computer from the docking station.