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Gartner report: Best practices to counter MCP security risks

Model Context Protocol is quickly becoming the integration layer for AI agents, but most organizations are still figuring out how to secure it. This Gartner® report outlines the security risks MCP introduces and the practices software engineering leaders should apply before deploying agents in production.

Why this report matters

  • Identify MCP security risks in agent architectures
  • Recognize common MCP attack patterns
  • Assess which MCP use cases are safe
  • Apply governance controls to agent integrations
  • Reduce risk before deploying MCP in production

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Best Practices to Counter MCP Security Risks, Aaron Lord, Keith Guttridge, Alex Coqueiro, 5 February 2026.