March 2026 Summaries

Permit.io has launched the Permit MCP Gateway, a new trust and enforcement layer designed for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which is becoming a crucial interface between AI agents and enterprise systems. The gateway addresses the need for robust identity, delegated trust, fine-grained authorization, consent, and auditability in agentic systems, ensuring continuous runtime control rather than relying solely on initial authentication. By integrating seamlessly with existing MCP infrastructure and identity stacks, it enables enterprise customers to add governance, least privilege, and runtime decision-making from the outset. Built on Permit’s core technology, the gateway extends security controls throughout the stack, offering defense in depth, and helping organizations move towards zero standing privilege. This launch reflects a broader industry shift towards embedding strong security measures in AI agent workflows as they become integral to daily operations.