NIST is launching a new project around standards for artificial intelligence agents, seeking feedback on the secure use of the rapidly evolving technology. The initiative focuses on security concerns arising from the autonomous nature of AI agents and aims to foster interoperability and public trust. It includes a request for information on AI agent security and a draft concept paper on software and AI agent identity and authorization.
This article details authentication and authorization mechanisms within the Model Context Protocol (MCP), covering transport layers like stdio and Streamable HTTP, OAuth flows, and security considerations for MCP servers.
Learn how to use Okta FGA to secure your LangChain RAG agent in Python.
This blog post explains why JWTs (JSON Web Tokens) are not suitable for authorization despite their popularity in authentication scenarios. It discusses the proper use of JWTs for verification, the risks of misusing them for authorization, and alternative solutions.
