Build Security
Overview: Security guidance for developing and deploying secure MCP implementations.
This section provides comprehensive security guidance for developers building MCP servers, clients, and tools. It covers secure architecture patterns, authentication strategies, runtime isolation, and security best practices for the development lifecycle.
Core Build Security Topics
Authentication & Authorization
- OAuth Security Patterns - Secure OAuth implementations for MCP
- Authentication Strategies - Alternative authentication schemes and patterns
- Zero Trust Architecture - Implementing zero trust principles
Runtime Security
- Runtime Isolation - Sandboxing and privilege isolation techniques
- Architecture Patterns - Secure architectural design patterns
- Tool Metadata Specification - Formal metadata schema and validation
Development Security
- Secure Development Practices - Security-focused development lifecycle
- Code Security - Secure coding practices and vulnerability prevention
- Testing Security - Security testing and validation approaches
Build Security Principles
Security by Design
- Threat Modeling: Identify and analyze potential security threats
- Secure Defaults: Implement secure default configurations
- Least Privilege: Apply minimal necessary permissions
- Defense in Depth: Layer multiple security controls
Development Security
- Secure Coding: Follow secure coding standards and practices
- Vulnerability Prevention: Proactive security vulnerability prevention
- Security Testing: Comprehensive security testing throughout development
- Supply Chain Security: Secure dependencies and build processes
Deployment Security
- Secure Configuration: Implement secure deployment configurations
- Environment Hardening: Harden deployment environments
- Monitoring Integration: Build in security monitoring capabilities
- Incident Response: Prepare for security incident response
Security Integration
CI/CD Security
- Security Scanning: Automated security scanning in build pipelines
- Dependency Checking: Automated dependency vulnerability scanning
- Security Testing: Integrated security testing automation
- Compliance Validation: Automated compliance checking
Quality Assurance
- Security Reviews: Mandatory security code reviews
- Penetration Testing: Regular security penetration testing
- Security Audits: Comprehensive security audits
- Vulnerability Assessment: Regular vulnerability assessments
Build Security provides the foundation for secure MCP implementations through secure development practices, architecture patterns, and security integration.