secure_esm_kinesis_policy · Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What secure_esm_kinesis_policy does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

AI agents use secure_esm_kinesis_policy to create or update resources in Amazon MQ MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Amazon MQ MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why secure_esm_kinesis_policy needs a policy

The tool generates and presumably creates/attaches an IAM policy (a Write operation). It doesn't appear to delete or irreversibly destroy data, nor does it execute code or move money. The severity is medium because misconfigured IAM policies can grant unintended permissions, though the description emphasizes pre-approved templates and scoped permissions which somewhat mitigates risk.

From the tool's definition 'Generate security-approved IAM policy for Kinesis ESM with scoped permissions. Uses pre-approved templates, not LLM generation.'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

secure_esm_kinesis_policy Rate-limited

secure_esm_kinesis_policy stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "secure_esm_kinesis_policy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "secure_esm_kinesis_policy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Amazon MQ MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about secure_esm_kinesis_policy

What does the secure_esm_kinesis_policy tool do? +

Generate security-approved IAM policy for Kinesis ESM with scoped permissions. Uses pre-approved templates, not LLM generation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on secure_esm_kinesis_policy? +

Register the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for secure_esm_kinesis_policy: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Amazon MQ MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is secure_esm_kinesis_policy? +

secure_esm_kinesis_policy is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit secure_esm_kinesis_policy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the secure_esm_kinesis_policy rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block secure_esm_kinesis_policy completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for secure_esm_kinesis_policy. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides secure_esm_kinesis_policy? +

secure_esm_kinesis_policy is provided by the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.amazon-mq-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.