Medium Risk

define_model

Create neural network model architecture

Risk signalsDefines ML model configurations

Part of the Scicomp Neural server.

define_model can modify Scicomp Neural data, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents use define_model to create or modify resources in Scicomp Neural. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call define_model repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. PolicyLayer's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Scicomp Neural.

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "define_model": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "define_model_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access define_model gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so define_model only ever does what you allow.

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Other write tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the define_model tool do? +

Create neural network model architecture. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Scicomp Neural MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on define_model? +

Register the Scicomp Neural MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for define_model: 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 Scicomp Neural. Nothing to install.

What risk level is define_model? +

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

Can I rate-limit define_model? +

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

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

define_model is provided by the Scicomp Neural MCP server (scicomp-neural-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Scicomp Neural tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 14 Scicomp Neural tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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