create_ipsec_template
Create a new IPsec tunnel template.
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What create_ipsec_template does on Fortimanager
AI agents use create_ipsec_template to create or update resources in Fortimanager, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Fortimanager environment.
Why create_ipsec_template is rated Medium
This tool creates a new IPsec tunnel template in FortiManager, which is a reversible write operation that modifies the security infrastructure configuration. While it doesn't execute arbitrary code or delete data, creating IPsec templates can significantly impact network security posture and tunnel establishment.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_ipsec_template' and description 'Create a new IPsec tunnel template' indicate creation of a new configuration artifact.
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The rule that runs create_ipsec_template safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Fortimanager, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_ipsec_template, this is the rule to start with:
create_ipsec_template 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Fortimanager, apply this rule, and every create_ipsec_template call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about create_ipsec_template
Create a new IPsec tunnel template. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Fortimanager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_ipsec_template: 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 Fortimanager. Nothing to install.
create_ipsec_template is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_ipsec_template 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 create_ipsec_template. 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.
create_ipsec_template is provided by the Fortimanager MCP server (jmpijll/fortimanager-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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