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MCP vs. a Direct Database Connection: A Security and Workflow Comparison

Sooner or later, someone on your team wants to point an AI assistant at the production database. Maybe it's a support engineer who wants to answer "why is this customer's invoice stuck?" without…

  • Direct database connection is fast and straightforward but poses significant security risks.
  • Brokered connection via MCP reduces security risks and allows fine-grained access control.
  • Broker becomes high-value target if compromised, requiring robust security measures.

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