Securing Thunderbolt to FireWire adapters in a lab

The obvious way to do this would be to use a Thunderbolt extension cable and affix the adapter under the desk with glue, or a bolt. But I can't seem to find any mention of a TB extension cable (DisplayPort extension cables are easy enough, but not Thunderbolt. I did give a DisplayPort cable a try to see if it would work, but it wouldn't recognize the adapter.)
Anyone have any other fancy ideas? If we don't lock down the adapters they're going to walk away.

Incorporating Kensington locks might work.
Wrapping cords up with high-quality zip ties helps too - if the lab is locked when not in use and the teacher/professor is good about taking a look at the computers after each class, the cables aren't as likely to go missing.
~Lyssa

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