AI agents call scf_list_assessment_objectives to retrieve information from Scf without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves and queries compliance assessment criteria without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a pure data retrieval function that poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes test criteria metadata.
From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'list' and description states 'List SCF assessment objectives' with filtering, searching, and pagination capabilities—all read-only query operations with no modification or side effects.
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List SCF assessment objectives — the 5,736 test criteria used to evaluate control implementation. Optionally filter by control ID; supports free-text search and pagination. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Scf MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Scf MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scf_list_assessment_objectives: 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 Scf. Nothing to install.
scf_list_assessment_objectives is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the scf_list_assessment_objectives 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 scf_list_assessment_objectives. 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.
scf_list_assessment_objectives is provided by the Scf MCP server (mcp-server-scf). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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