Configuring the SUSE kickoff menu
 

I just wanted to know if anyone is aware of a way to replace the opensuse logo/button on the SUSE kickoff menu with the workstation lock icon like it is illustrated in several previews.

Can you provide a link to one of the illusteated previews?

If you are talking about what I think you are talking about, right click on the button, then click on Properties, then click on the button, and choose another icon.