gcnv_active_directory_update

WHAT IT DOES

What gcnv_active_directory_update does on Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server

AI agents use gcnv_active_directory_update to create or update resources in Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gcnv_active_directory_update needs a policy

This tool modifies an active directory configuration, which is a reversible write operation that affects authentication and access control settings across NetApp storage resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gcnv_active_directory_update' and description 'Updates an active directory configuration' indicates modification of existing configuration data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gcnv_active_directory_update Rate-limited

gcnv_active_directory_update 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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FAQ

Questions about gcnv_active_directory_update

What does the gcnv_active_directory_update tool do? +

Updates an active directory configuration. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes 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 gcnv_active_directory_update? +

Register the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcnv_active_directory_update: 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 Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gcnv_active_directory_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit gcnv_active_directory_update? +

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

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

gcnv_active_directory_update is provided by the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP server (netapp/gcnv-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.