Beyond the enterprise: Zero trust adapts to the dynamic demands of the tactical edge

The storm had passed, but the chaos lingered. Hurricane winds had ripped through a swath of coastal towns, leaving behind downed power lines, flooded streets, and shattered communications. First responders from FEMA, the National Guard, and a patchwork of volunteer organizations converged on the scene, each needing access to critical information — situational maps, available resources, and the location of vulnerable populations. But with power lines down and cellular towers knocked offline, sharing that data became a herculean task.