Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system and method for protecting a downhole cable. A cable protection system can comprise a cable clamp. The cable clamp can comprise a pair of outer segments that can protrude in opposite directions and a middle segment that can connect the outer segments. Each of the outer segments can comprise an outer segment top portion and outer segment side portions. The outer segment top portion and the outer segment side portions can be connected substantially in a U-shape. Each of the outer segment side portions can comprise one or more slots.