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policy_gap_check

Check coverage against 12 RTS-required ICT policies.

Part of the Policyoracle server.

policy_gap_check is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call policy_gap_check to retrieve information from Policyoracle without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though policy_gap_check only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "policy_gap_check": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access policy_gap_check 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 policy_gap_check only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the policy_gap_check tool do? +

Check coverage against 12 RTS-required ICT policies.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Policyoracle MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on policy_gap_check? +

Register the Policyoracle MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for policy_gap_check: 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 Policyoracle. Nothing to install.

What risk level is policy_gap_check? +

policy_gap_check is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit policy_gap_check? +

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

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

policy_gap_check is provided by the Policyoracle MCP server (https://tooloracle.io/policy/mcp/). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Policyoracle tool call.

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