MCP security, governance & how-tos
Practical guides for anyone connecting AI to real tools — from the team building gate, the MCP gateway.
What Is an MCP Gateway? (And When Your Team Needs One)
An MCP gateway is a single control point between your AI clients and every MCP server they use. Here's what it does, the problems it solves, and how to tell when your team needs one.
MCP Prompt Injection and Tool Poisoning: How the Attacks Work (and How to Stop Them)
Prompt injection and tool poisoning are the two attacks that make MCP dangerous. Here's how they work, real 2026 examples, and the layered defenses that actually stop them.
Shadow MCP: The New Shadow IT Hiding in Your AI Stack
Anyone can connect an MCP server in minutes, and most never get security review. Here's what Shadow MCP is, why it's spreading, and how to bring ungoverned AI connections back under control.
MCP Access Control for Teams: RBAC and Least Privilege for AI Tools
Rolling MCP out to a team means deciding who can use which tools. Here's how to apply role-based access control and least privilege to MCP — without shared keys or spreadsheets.
How to Vet an MCP Server Before You Connect It: A Security Checklist
Connecting an MCP server hands it real power over your data and systems. Use this practical checklist to vet any MCP server for prompt injection, permission creep, and credential risks before you connect it.