How to Secure AI Agent Access to Enterprise Data Sources with MCP Gateways
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Every unsecured AI agent connection to your enterprise data creates a potential breach point—and 66% of MCP servers operate with poor security practices that leave sensitive information exposed. With the AI agents market projected to grow from $5.1 billion in 2024 to $47.1 billion by 2030, organizations face an urgent challenge: AI agents need data access to deliver value, but that access creates significant security, compliance, and operational risks. The solution isn't blocking AI adoption—it's deploying an MCP Gateway that transforms ungoverned AI interactions into controlled, secure, and compliant operations.