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Model Context Protocol: Architecture, System Design, and the Security Surface

An enterprise architecture guide to MCP roles, transports, authorization, security boundaries, and system design.

By Architecture Edge Editorial · October 19, 2026
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Model Context Protocol (MCP) connects AI hosts to tools and enterprise data. This article examines its architecture, system design, authorization model, security surface, and operational considerations.

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