The application identifies and blocks common AI security threats such as prompt injection, credential theft, arbitrary code execution, and remote command injection. By analyzing all communications for potential threats, MCP Defender ensures that these vulnerabilities are addressed before they can cause harm. This makes it a crucial tool for maintaining the security and integrity of AI applications.
Key takeaways:
- MCP Defender provides automatic protection for AI applications by acting as a secure proxy and analyzing communications for threats in real-time.
- The app supports multiple platforms including Cursor, Claude, Visual Studio Code, and Windsurf, with more to be added.
- MCP Defender is open source, licensed under Apache 2.0, and can be used with any AI provider or their hosted service.
- It protects against common AI security threats such as prompt injection, credential theft, arbitrary code execution, and remote command injection.