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LLM-MCP Security Documentation

This section covers security best practices, configurations, and considerations for deploying and operating LLM-MCP in production environments.

Security Documentationโ€‹

Key Security Featuresโ€‹

LLM-MCP includes several built-in security features:

  • Multiple authentication methods (JWT, API Key, OAuth)
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Input validation and sanitization
  • Rate limiting and abuse prevention
  • Encryption for data at rest and in transit
  • Audit logging and monitoring
  • Tool sandboxing and validation

Security Configuration Quick Referenceโ€‹

{
"security": {
"authentication": {
"primary": "jwt",
"jwt": {
"secret": "use_environment_variable",
"expiresIn": "1h"
}
},
"rbac": {
"enabled": true,
"defaultPolicy": "deny"
},
"tls": {
"enabled": true,
"minVersion": "TLSv1.2"
},
"rateLimiting": {
"enabled": true,
"windowMs": 60000,
"maxRequestsPerWindow": 100
}
}
}

Security Hardening Checklistโ€‹

For a complete security checklist, see the Security Best Practices document.

Additional Resourcesโ€‹