MCP Security: Keep Your AI Agents from Spilling the Tea

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is often referred to as "the USB-C port for AI applications". Just like REST is our go-to standard for application-to-application integrations, MCP is really running up as a more or less de facto standard for agent-to-application integrations. But how does one secure these endpoints? Just like your REST-endpoints?

We will take you through a mixture of practice (yes, we will do live demo) and theory of authentication in MCP Servers. We will look into the "how", "why" and "when".

We will also address some common pitfalls, issues and limitations, like "consent fatigue" (what is that? Join, and we'll tell you). Can you just re-use your existing RBAC thought, or does the nature of agents and MCP endpoint structure force you to start thinking different?

Make your services and data available in a whole new way, hopefully without exposing all your company's deepest secrets. Let us give you some concrete actions and bullet points for you to bring back and get started!

Not Just Another AI Talk: MCP – A Standardized Protocol for AI

Model Context Protocol (MCP) defines itself as “a USB-C port for AI applications”. It standardizes the way you can connect your devices to various peripherals and accessories. A standardized way you connect AI models to different data sources and tools.
This presentation will show you, in a practical demo, how you can develop clients and servers to make use of agentic AI as their user interface. Your MCP servers will make it possible for other developers to directly plug into your services. But be aware, that means it’s easier for your customers to switch to your competitors as well!

We will show you best practices for securing your data within your own infrastructure, and how to control your data flow. May the demo monster be with us.

We will also address some common pitfalls, and what you need to consider before diving head first into making your very first MCP server, exposing all your company’s deepest secrets.

Challenge yourself to make your services and data available in a whole new way, to be the cool kid and follow the latest trends without going face first into a brick wall.

Presenting at Platform Summit 2025!
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