In this conversation, Josh McDonald and Chris Lloyd-Jones discuss the importance of securing communications in the realm of agentic AI. They explore the CIA triangle of security—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—and how Microsoft Purview serves as a data security solution. The discussion delves into the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocols, emphasizing their roles in facilitating secure communication between AI agents. The conversation concludes with a demonstration of MCP in action and reflections on the future of agentic AI.

Key Takeaways

• Securing communication between agents is crucial.
• The CIA triangle of security includes confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive data security solution.
• MCP connects AI applications to external tools and data sources.
• A2A protocol enhances enterprise communication between agents.
• Data lineage is vital for governance and compliance.
• Generative AI tools can aid in security contexts.
• The integration of MCP with tools like GitHub Copilot is significant.
• Understanding agent flow is essential for security teams.

Check out the repo here: https://github.com/SecuringTheRealm/str-mcp-purview