identity_create_workload_identity

WHAT IT DOES

What identity_create_workload_identity does on Amazon SageMaker AI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why identity_create_workload_identity needs a policy

The tool creates a workload identity, which is a new IAM/identity resource. Creation of identity resources is a reversible Write operation that could grant unauthorized access or privilege escalation if misused by an agent. High severity due to security implications of identity creation in AWS. Confidence reduced to 0.75 due to empty description and inability to confirm exact scope of created identity resource.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'identity_create_workload_identity' indicates creation of an identity resource. The verb 'create' is Write-class. Context: AWS SageMaker AI MCP server managing identity operations. Description is empty, limiting specificity.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

identity_create_workload_identity Rate-limited

identity_create_workload_identity 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": {
    "identity_create_workload_identity": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "identity_create_workload_identity_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about identity_create_workload_identity

What does the identity_create_workload_identity tool do? +

identity_create_workload_identity. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Amazon SageMaker AI 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 identity_create_workload_identity? +

Register the Amazon SageMaker AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for identity_create_workload_identity: 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 SageMaker AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is identity_create_workload_identity? +

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

Can I rate-limit identity_create_workload_identity? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the identity_create_workload_identity 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 identity_create_workload_identity completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for identity_create_workload_identity. 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 identity_create_workload_identity? +

identity_create_workload_identity is provided by the Amazon SageMaker AI MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.sagemaker-ai-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.