aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels
Get site-to-site and Remote AP IPsec tunnel state.
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What aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels does on Hpe Networking
AI agents call aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels to retrieve information from Hpe Networking without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels is rated Low
This tool retrieves current IPsec tunnel state for monitoring purposes. It performs a read-only query operation that returns status information about existing network tunnels. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius if misused — an agent could only gather information about tunnel states, not alter network configurations or cause service disruption.
From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'get_' prefix and description states 'Get site-to-site and Remote AP IPsec tunnel state' — retrieves tunnel state information with no modification or side effects.
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The rule that runs aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hpe Networking, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels, this is the rule to start with:
aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hpe Networking, apply this rule, and every aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels
Get site-to-site and Remote AP IPsec tunnel state. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hpe Networking MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels: 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 Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.
aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels. 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.
aos8_get_ipsec_tunnels is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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