Learn Model Context Protocol (MCP) Security
MCP bridges the gap between your AI agents and external tools, enabling them to send Discord messages, read your emails, and interact with your environment. But this massive leap in capability comes with a serious catch: substantial security risks.
Because anyone can build and open-source an MCP server, integrating them blindly can lead to devastating breaches. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, freeCodeCamp.org has just published the MCP Security Fundamentals Course on its YouTube channel.
This comprehensive two-hour course will bring you up to speed on what MCP is, the risks it introduces, and exactly how to use it securely.
What You Will Learn
- The Basics of MCP β What it is, how it works, and why it is transforming AI applications.
- Real-World Breaches β A breakdown of "Patient Zero" MCP exploits and how seemingly harmless community tools can be weaponized.
- The OWASP MCP Top 10 β A deep dive into the biggest vulnerabilities in the MCP ecosystem and how to mitigate them.
- Building an MCP Security Program β The five pillars of enterprise defense: discovery, governance, identity and access, defense in depth, and detection.
- Compliance & Governance β How to navigate frameworks such as the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001.
Watch the Full Course
Watch the complete course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel (two-hour watch).
Originally published October 23, 2026, by Beau Carnes.
via FreeCodeCamp