Unlocking Secure AI-Powered Threat Intelligence with the Cyware MCP Server

Instead of crafting a complex CQL query, an analyst can simply ask:

“Show me all Emotet-related IOCs from the past 30 days and enrich them with VirusTotal data.”

In just a few seconds, the system returns exactly what they need - intel fetched, enrichment applied, and correlations highlighted, all without the analyst having to write any queries or perform the enrichment manually. This is the experience the Cyware Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server delivers. It transforms the way analysts interact with threat intelligence and automation platforms by enabling natural language as the interface. Rather than bending workflows around rigid tools, the Cyware MCP Server brings the flexibility of conversational AI into daily SOC and CTI operations.

Why Analysts Need a Different Approach

Modern threat intelligence operations are powerful but often unwieldy. Analysts must learn specialized query languages, such as Cyware Query Language (CQL), similar to how SQL is used for databases, to search and correlate data effectively. Even for experienced teams, this introduces delays, especially when complex queries need to be crafted, refined, and validated before they yield the desired results. At the same time, analysts frequently switch between different consoles, jumping from intel management tools to enrichment platforms, and from orchestration dashboards to response systems. Each switch creates friction and consumes valuable time.

These operational inefficiencies are amplified in fast-moving investigations. For example, when dealing with an ongoing phishing campaign or a malware outbreak, every minute spent on tool navigation and query debugging is a minute adversaries continue to exploit vulnerabilities. The MCP Server addresses this challenge directly. By replacing traditional query languages and dashboards with plain natural language, it allows analysts to get the answers they need instantly, no matter their level of familiarity with the underlying tools.

What the Cyware MCP Server Brings to the Table

At its core, the Cyware MCP Server is an integration layer that connects large language models (LLMs) and AI assistants to Cyware’s threat intelligence and automation platforms. Instead of interacting with Cyware Intel Exchange or Cyware Orchestrate through proprietary query languages or user interfaces, analysts simply describe what they want to achieve in natural language. The MCP Server interprets that request, converts it into the appropriate set of API calls, and executes them on the analyst’s behalf.

This makes the MCP Server more than just an accessibility feature. It redefines how analysts can consume and act upon intelligence. CTI teams can enrich large volumes of indicators without scripting. SOC analysts can execute entire playbooks without ever opening the orchestration console. Even new team members, who would otherwise face weeks of training, can start analyzing threat data, actioning intelligence, and operationalizing security processes from day one

How the Technology Works

From a deployment perspective, the Cyware MCP Server is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and secure. It is hosted locally within the customer’s environment, which ensures that sensitive data never leaves the organization’s control. Once installed, it integrates directly with AI assistants, currently Claude for Desktop and Cursor AI, which act as the user-facing interface.

When an analyst issues a request, the Cyware MCP Server applies natural language parsing to determine intent, maps that intent to specific Cyware product functions, and then executes the necessary API calls. If the analyst asks to enrich a set of indicators with external threat feeds, the server calls the enrichment functions within Cyware Intel Exchange. If they request to trigger a phishing response playbook, the server interacts with Cyware Orchestrate to execute it. Importantly, this interaction occurs without bypassing Cyware’s existing security posture. The MCP Server respects role-based access controls, enforces permissions, and maintains audit logs for every action, just as if the analyst had executed those actions manually.

Capabilities Available in the First Release

In its general availability release, the Cyware MCP Server supports a carefully curated set of capabilities designed to cover the most high-value workflows. For Cyware Intel Exchange, analysts can run complex searches, perform bulk operations such as tagging and TLP updates, enrich indicators, and retrieve threat data object details. They can also add new intelligence directly into the system without navigating the interface. These functions are particularly useful during investigations where large volumes of indicators must be processed and contextualized quickly.

For Cyware Orchestrate, the MCP Server enables analysts to trigger playbooks, configure applications, and execute automated actions. This integration means that a natural language request like “Run the phishing playbook for the last reported incident” can directly translate into a fully executed incident response workflow. 

Security and access control are built in from the ground up - the MCP Server uses key-based authentication to ensure that only authorized users can interact with the system, providing both secure access and traceability for all requests.

Even though the initial scope is limited to Intel Exchange and Orchestrate, the design of the MCP Server makes it extensible. Future releases are already planned to bring Cyware Respond and Cyware Collaborate into the fold, ensuring broader coverage across the Cyware ecosystem.

Why This Shift Matters

The MCP Server is not just about convenience; it’s about fundamentally improving the way analysts work. Consider the time it typically takes for a CTI analyst to investigate a new malware campaign. They would need to search for related IOCs, enrich them using external threat feeds, apply tags, and cross-reference them against historical datasets. Each of these steps involves multiple interfaces and manual effort. With the MCP Server, the entire workflow can be condensed into a single natural language request, executed in seconds.

For SOC analysts, the benefits are equally clear. Instead of remembering which playbook to run or how to configure specific applications within the orchestration system, they can simply describe their intent. The MCP Server interprets that intent and ensures the correct automated workflow is executed. This not only accelerates response but also reduces the risk of human error during high-pressure situations.

Differentiation in a Crowded Space

While other vendors are beginning to experiment with AI-driven interfaces for cybersecurity, the Cyware  MCP Server distinguishes itself in several important ways. Firstly, Cyware has led the adoption of the Model Context Protocol standard to facilitate analyst workflows with AI-integrated threat intelligence. Second, the integration is seamless - it connects directly into existing Cyware tenants without requiring complex engineering or third-party connectors. Third, it supports a broad spectrum of workflows, from simple indicator lookups to full incident response playbooks, making it far more versatile than point integrations. Finally, it has been built with a security-first philosophy, ensuring that all existing access controls, audit logs, and explainability requirements remain intact. This combination of usability, scope, and security gives Cyware a significant competitive edge.

Final Thoughts

The Cyware MCP Server signals a new way of working. By embedding natural language as the universal interface for cyber threat intelligence and security automation, Cyware is removing barriers that have long slowed down analysts. Investigations that once required multiple tools and significant manual effort can now be completed through a simple conversation with an AI assistant.

In an era where adversaries move quickly, this shift is critical. The MCP Server doesn’t just make analysts more efficient; it empowers them to respond to threats at machine speed, while still preserving the rigor, security, and auditability enterprises demand. With the Cyware MCP Server, the future of cybersecurity operations is conversational.

Stay tuned! More powerful MCP Server advancements are on the way!

For detailed setup instructions and to explore its functionalities, refer to the GitHub repo.

To see how the Cyware MCP Server can streamline your threat intelligence operations, book a demo today.