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

Runtime Security

Development Security

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.


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