Article Summary
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with external tools and resources.
- Securing MCP servers deployed on AWS involves a multi-layered approach across network, identity, data, and operational security.
- Network security focuses on segmenting the MCP server, using VPCs, security groups, NACLs, and private endpoints for secure communication.
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) is crucial for authentication, authorization, and auditability of MCP server access.
- Data protection ensures encryption at rest and in transit for sensitive context shared through the MCP, along with robust logging and monitoring.
- Operational security includes patching, vulnerability management, and ensuring resilience and availability of the MCP server infrastructure.