MCP Server Security Standard#

The MCP Server Security Standard (MSSS) is an open, vendor-neutral security standard for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. This standard provides a comprehensive framework for securing MCP server implementations.

Available Versions#

About This Standard#

This standard defines security controls, threat models, and reporting formats for MCP servers. It is designed to be:

  • Open: Community-driven and freely available
  • Vendor-neutral: Not tied to any specific implementation
  • Practical: Based on real-world security requirements
  • Comprehensive: Covering all aspects of MCP server security

Getting Started#

  1. Select a version from the dropdown in the navigation bar
  2. Review the Standard documentation
  3. Explore security Controls by domain
  4. Understand Reporting requirements
  5. Review Governance policies

Language Support#

This site supports multiple languages. Select your preferred language from the navigation bar.

Contributing#

This standard is maintained in the GitHub repository. Contributions are welcome.

MCP Server Security Standard