authorize_computers · BeyondTrust EPM MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What authorize_computers does on BeyondTrust EPM MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why authorize_computers needs a policy

This tool grants management authority over computers to EPM, which is a privileged write/configuration action. It modifies the managed state of computer assets, enabling EPM to control them. This is reversible (computers could be de-authorized), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Authorize computers to be managed by EPM

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

authorize_computers Rate-limited

authorize_computers 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": {
    "authorize_computers": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "authorize_computers_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 BeyondTrust EPM MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about authorize_computers

What does the authorize_computers tool do? +

Authorize computers to be managed by EPM. It is categorised as a Write tool in the BeyondTrust EPM 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 authorize_computers? +

Register the BeyondTrust EPM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for authorize_computers: 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 BeyondTrust EPM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is authorize_computers? +

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

Can I rate-limit authorize_computers? +

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

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

authorize_computers is provided by the BeyondTrust EPM MCP Server MCP server (wesharris222/btepmmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.