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delete_fortiap_profile

Delete a FortiAP profile.

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What delete_fortiap_profile does on Fortimanager

AI agents call delete_fortiap_profile to permanently remove resources in Fortimanager — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

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Why delete_fortiap_profile needs a policy

The tool permanently removes a FortiAP profile configuration, which cannot be undone. This matches the Destructive category definition. The severity is high because deleting network access point profiles could disrupt wireless network availability and affect multiple users, though the blast radius is limited to a single profile rather than multiple systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a FortiAP profile' — this is an irreversible deletion operation.

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

How to control delete_fortiap_profile

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_fortiap_profile"
  ]
}

delete_fortiap_profile disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Fortimanager — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about delete_fortiap_profile

What does the delete_fortiap_profile tool do? +

Delete a FortiAP profile. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Fortimanager MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_fortiap_profile? +

Register the Fortimanager MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_fortiap_profile: 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.

What risk level is delete_fortiap_profile? +

delete_fortiap_profile is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_fortiap_profile? +

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

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

delete_fortiap_profile 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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