create_network_policy

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why create_network_policy needs a policy

This tool creates network policies that establish LAN connectivity rules and configurations across data center infrastructure. While reversible (policies can be modified or deleted), incorrect network policies could disrupt critical infrastructure connectivity, cause widespread outages, or create security vulnerabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'create_network_policy' and description states 'Create a new LAN connectivity policy'. The verb 'create' indicates data creation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access create_network_policy gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control create_network_policy

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Intersight MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for create_network_policy:

policy.json

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

create_network_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.

Create a free account and register Intersight MCP Server — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about create_network_policy

What does the create_network_policy tool do? +

Create a new LAN connectivity policy. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Intersight 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 create_network_policy? +

Register the Intersight MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_network_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 Intersight MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_network_policy? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_network_policy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_network_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 create_network_policy completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_network_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 create_network_policy? +

create_network_policy is provided by the Intersight MCP Server MCP server (jim-coyne/intersight_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Intersight MCP Server tool call.

Start from Intersight MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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