create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile · API-Central MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile does on API-Central

AI agents use create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile to create or update resources in API-Central — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your API-Central environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile needs a policy

This tool creates authentication profiles that control network access policies. While reversible (profiles can be deleted/modified), misconfiguration could lock out legitimate users or create security vulnerabilities in network authentication. The 'high' severity reflects the potential for significant operational disruption through incorrect 802.1X profile settings in a production network environment.

From the tool's definition Create a device-side 802.1X profile via POST /dot1xauth/{name} — the verb 'Create' and HTTP method 'POST' indicate data creation/modification.

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Verdict

create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile Rate-limited

create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile 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": {
    "create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches API-Central, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile

What does the create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile tool do? +

Create a device-side 802.1X profile via POST /dot1xauth/{name}. It is categorised as a Write tool in the API-Central 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_aaa_dot1xauth_profile? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_aaa_dot1xauth_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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile? +

create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_aaa_dot1xauth_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 create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_aaa_dot1xauth_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 create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile? +

create_aaa_dot1xauth_profile is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.