get_grc_indicator

Get full details of a single GRC Indicator by sys_id or number (e.g.

SERVERServiceNow-MCP SOURCEtedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/tedorigawa001-servicenow-mcp/get-grc-indicator.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_grc_indicator does on ServiceNow-MCP

AI agents call get_grc_indicator to retrieve information from ServiceNow-MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_grc_indicator is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) indicator details from ServiceNow. The 'get' verb and retrieval-only nature classify it as a Read operation. Severity is low because it only returns data without side effects, though sensitivity depends on what GRC data is exposed. Confidence is high due to clear read semantics.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_grc_indicator' and description 'Get full details of a single GRC Indicator by sys_id or number' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or execution capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_grc_indicator safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ServiceNow-MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_grc_indicator, this is the rule to start with:

get_grc_indicator Allowed

get_grc_indicator is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_grc_indicator": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ServiceNow-MCP, apply this rule, and every get_grc_indicator call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_grc_indicator

What does the get_grc_indicator tool do? +

Get full details of a single GRC Indicator by sys_id or number (e.g. It is categorised as a Read tool in the ServiceNow-MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_grc_indicator? +

Register the ServiceNow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_grc_indicator: 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 ServiceNow-MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_grc_indicator? +

get_grc_indicator is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_grc_indicator? +

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

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

get_grc_indicator is provided by the ServiceNow MCP server (tedorigawa001/servicenow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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