Cannonball Run refers to an unofficial and often illegal transcontinental car race across the United States, typically from New York to Los Angeles. While not a cybersecurity term by origin, in cybersecurity contexts, it might be used metaphorically to describe rapid, high-risk data transfers or operations that bypass standard protocols, mirroring the race’s disregard for legal speed limits and rules. The original Cannonball Run was popularized in the 1970s and 1980s, symbolizing speed, risk-taking, and evasion of law enforcement. In digital security, referencing a 'Cannonball Run' could imply a fast, unauthorized action that challenges established controls, highlighting the need for robust monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.