MCP Server Security Best Practices: Protecting Your AI Infrastructure
Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers transform AI assistants from passive chatbots into active participants that query databases, execute commands, and modify production systems based on natural language prompts. This capability introduces significant security challenges: 25% of organizations don't know what AI services are running in their environment. Microsoft’s April 2024 Patch Tuesday addressed 147 CVEs across its products—an example of how quickly underlying platform vulnerabilities can accumulate alongside AI adoption. With 71% of organizations now regularly using generative AI, implementing proper security controls for MCP infrastructure is no longer optional—it's essential for maintaining compliance and protecting enterprise data.