Operational Runbooks

This section provides step-by-step operational runbooks for common security scenarios in Model Context Protocol (MCP) environments. These runbooks ensure consistent, effective responses to operational security challenges.

Community Discussion

💬 Operational Runbooks Discussions - Share runbook templates, procedural improvements, and operational experiences with the community.

Available Runbooks

Security Incident Runbooks

  • Suspected AI Agent Compromise - Step-by-step response to compromised AI agents
  • MCP Server Breach Response - Procedures for responding to MCP server security incidents
  • Data Exfiltration Response - Response procedures for suspected data theft
  • Financial Fraud Response - Procedures for AI agent financial security incidents

Operational Security Runbooks

  • Emergency Security Patching - Rapid deployment of critical security updates
  • Access Control Emergencies - Procedures for immediate access control changes
  • Performance Degradation Investigation - Diagnosing security-related performance issues
  • Configuration Drift Resolution - Restoring proper security configurations

Maintenance Runbooks

  • Security Health Check - Comprehensive security posture assessment procedures
  • Vulnerability Remediation - Step-by-step vulnerability patching procedures
  • Backup and Recovery - Security-focused backup and recovery procedures
  • Compliance Audit Support - Procedures for supporting compliance audits

MCP-Specific Runbooks

AI Agent Operations

  • Agent Behavior Analysis - Investigating unusual AI agent behavior
  • Prompt Injection Investigation - Analyzing suspected prompt injection attacks
  • Agent Permission Review - Systematic review of AI agent access controls
  • Financial Transaction Audit - Auditing AI agent financial activities

MCP Server Operations

  • API Security Monitoring - Systematic monitoring of MCP server API security
  • Integration Security Check - Verifying security of third-party integrations
  • Performance Optimization - Balancing security and performance requirements
  • Dependency Security Review - Evaluating security of MCP server dependencies

Runbook Structure

Standard Format

  • Purpose & Scope - Clear definition of when to use the runbook
  • Prerequisites - Required access, tools, and knowledge
  • Step-by-Step Procedures - Detailed, sequential instructions
  • Verification Steps - How to confirm successful completion
  • Escalation Procedures - When and how to escalate issues

Supporting Information

  • Common Issues - Frequently encountered problems and solutions
  • Troubleshooting Tips - Additional guidance for complex scenarios
  • Tool References - Required tools and their usage
  • Contact Information - Key contacts for escalation and support

Contributing

Help improve our operational runbooks by sharing:

  • Runbook Templates - Proven runbook formats and structures
  • Operational Procedures - Step-by-step procedures for common scenarios
  • Troubleshooting Guides - Solutions to common operational challenges
  • Lessons Learned - Improvements based on operational experience

This page is being developed with community input. Share your runbook experience in our discussions.