What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP), and why should you care? This talk shares real lessons from implementing MCP servers at a major Dutch bank.
We'll explore what MCP actually does by looking at its main parts: Protocol Itself, Clients, Hosts, the Registry, and Gateways. You'll see practical Java and Spring AI code examples that show how these pieces work together in production systems.
The talk covers important new features like authentication, authorization, and MCP Apps. But more importantly, we'll answer a key question: what problem does MCP really solve?
Here's our main point: MCP solves an integration problem, not necessarily an AI problem. It's a way to connect your existing systems with AI models in a standard way. Understanding this changes how you should think about using it.
We'll finish by discussing real security challenges. When you work at a bank or another regulated company, you face questions about data protection, access control, and compliance. Based on our experience, we'll share what you need to watch out for.
You'll leave understanding what MCP is, when to use it, and what risks to consider before implementing it in your organization.