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get_nist_glossary

Look up NIST cybersecurity terms and definitions.

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What get_nist_glossary does on Security Framework

AI agents call get_nist_glossary to retrieve information from Security Framework without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

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Why get_nist_glossary needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only lookup of glossary terms and definitions. It retrieves information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The operation is purely informational and carries minimal risk of misuse by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Look up NIST cybersecurity terms and definitions' — a query operation that retrieves reference data with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_nist_glossary gives an agent:

How to control get_nist_glossary

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Security Framework, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_nist_glossary:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_nist_glossary": {}
  }
}

get_nist_glossary is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register Security Framework — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about get_nist_glossary

What does the get_nist_glossary tool do? +

Look up NIST cybersecurity terms and definitions. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Security Framework MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_nist_glossary? +

Register the Security Framework MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_nist_glossary: 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 Security Framework. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_nist_glossary? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_nist_glossary? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_nist_glossary 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_nist_glossary completely? +

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

get_nist_glossary is provided by the Security Framework MCP server (zer0-kr/security-framework-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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