A secure fastener for joining fiber optic cables, is presented. The fastener includes a first segment having a first plurality of grooves to accommodate portions of the fiber optic cables, a first plurality of posts, a first plurality of apertures, and a first raised contoured portion and a second segment having a second plurality of grooves to accommodate portions of the fiber optic cables, a second plurality of posts, a second plurality of apertures, and a second raised contoured portion. The first plurality of posts of the first segment cooperates with the second plurality of apertures of the second segment and the second plurality of posts of the second segment cooperates with the first plurality of apertures of the first segment to secure the first and second segments to each other to form the fastener. The first and second raised contoured portions are configured to damage the fiber optic cables if the fastener is tampered with.

 
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> Optical connector readily capable of connecting an optical fiber without damaging the optical fiber

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