Cybersecurity Road Trip: Truck Stops, Burnt Ends, and the Case of the Flying Helicopter
There are jobs, and then there are adventures disguised as jobs. For some, “business travel” means beige conference rooms and soggy danishes. For one cybersecurity consultant, it’s a cross-country quest through roadside oddities, WiFi sleuthing, and the occasional run-in with a black helicopter.
This is the story of a paid engagement that morphed into equal parts cyber-detective work, road comedy, and accidental espionage. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to chase vulnerable devices, eat burnt ends sandwiches in Missouri, and surprise two men in hi-viz shirts with a tripod—strap in. This is not your average tech support tale.