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Secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) Implementation with Azure and Local Servers

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ikshitas
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Aug 29, 2025

Learn how to implement MCP securely in enterprise environments with zero API key exposure, local tool execution, and Azure-managed authentication for maximum security and compliance.

Introduction The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables AI systems to interact with external data sources and tools through a standardized interface. While powerful, MCP can introduce security risks ...
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codenamed22
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Sep 08, 2025

I have a few questions about the practical nature of this

  1. How does the protocol specifically protect against the theft of authentication tokens stored on the MCP server, especially if the server itself
  2. What is the mechanism for vetting third-party tools to prevent "tool poisoning" or the use of malicious tools that could lead to data exfiltration or command injection
  3. Does the protocol enforce a principle of least privilege? How does it prevent a tool from gaining overly broad permissions and being exploited as a "confused deputy" by a malicious promot?