# MCP (Model Context Protocol) Fundamentals

> Understand the architecture, security model, and attack surface of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for connecting AI agents to external data and tools.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/rooms/mcp-model-context-protocol-fundamentals
Last updated: 2026-10-14

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| Level | Advanced |
| Category | Cybersecurity |
| Lessons | 2 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 100 |

This module provides a deep dive into the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the emerging open standard for connecting Large Language Models to external data sources and tools. You will learn how MCP servers and clients communicate, the security implications of standardized tool access, and how to identify architectural vulnerabilities in MCP implementations before they are exploited by adversaries.

## Lessons

1. What is MCP & Why It Was Created (30 min)
2. MCP Server, Client & Tool Architecture Explained (30 min)

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