# MCP Security

## MCP Security

The Akto MCP Security Module is designed for teams working with LLMs, agent frameworks, or AI-based orchestration systems. As MCPs become a new layer in modern application stacks, they also introduce new attack surfaces — often unmonitored and untested. Akto brings complete visibility and protection with zero friction.

Akto automatically identifies MCP servers, discovers associated Agentic components, runs targeted red teaming, and continuously monitors for misconfigurations, threats, and data leaks — all in real time.

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#### 🔧 Key Capabilities

1. **MCP Server Discovery**

Gain instant visibility into every MCP server running in your environment:

* Automatically detects MCP servers and the Agentic components they expose.
* Works across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.

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2. **Security Probing for MCPs**

Uncover critical vulnerabilities unique to MCP architectures using Akto's curated probe library:

* **Prompt Injection**
* **Tool Poisoning**
* **Excessive Permissions**
* **Unauthorized Endpoint Access**
* **Insecure Authentication**

Each probe simulates real-world attack paths and highlights risk with contextual severity scoring.

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3. **Continuous Monitoring & Guardrails**

Stay ahead of evolving threats with intelligent real-time monitoring:

* Detects unusual tool activity, malicious actor behavior, and abnormal Agentic component patterns.
* Visualizes threats by actor, IP address, country, and reputation.
* Enables early detection of misuse and lateral movement.

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#### 🚀 Get Started with MCP Security

Akto's MCP Security Module is a **paid feature** designed for security-conscious teams working with LLMs, agent frameworks, and AI orchestration tools.

If you're ready to enable deep visibility, automated scanning, and continuous protection for your MCP stack — we're here to help.

👉 [**Request a personalized demo**](https://www.akto.io/mcp-security-demo) to see how it works in your environment.


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